4.3
Checking PC’s IP and Connection with the AP
After configuring the TCP/IP protocol, use the ping command to verify if the computer can communicate
with the AP. To execute the ping command, open the DOS window and PING the IP address of the
Wireless Access Point at the DOS prompt:
z
For Windows 98/Me: Start -> Run. Type
“command”
and click OK.
z
For Windows 2000/XP: Start -> Run. Type
“cmd”
and click OK
.
A window similar to this one will appear. Type
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
, where
xxx
is the
IP
address
of the wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection will show four
replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown below.
This is showing that the
connection between the AP and your computer has been successfully established.
If the computer fails to connect to the AP, the Command window will return the following:
Please verify your computer's network settings are correct and check the cable connection between the
AP and the computer.
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