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Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging
For Windows XP and 2000:
Go to Start > Run > type
cmd. A window similar to
Fig. 9.25 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.
For Windows ME and 98SE:
Go to Start > Run > type
command. A window
similar to Fig. 9.26 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.