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4. At the command prompt, enter ping IP address. The computer returns a display
similar to figure 56.
The line Pinging ... reports the actual numeric IP address, regardless of whether you
entered the actual numeric IP address or an alias name.
Figure 56. Ping Command and Response
Pinging to determine the web IP address
The Ping utility has a modifier, -a, that directs the command to return the web address
rather than the numeric IP address.
At the prompt, enter ping -a IP address. The display that the computer returns is
similar to the Ping response shown in the figure above, except that when you enter -a,
the Pinging mail... line reports the web IP address instead of the numeric IP address,
regardless of whether you entered the actual numeric IP address or an alias name.
Connecting as a Telnet Client
The Microsoft Telnet utility is accessed via the command prompt. Telnet allows you to input
SIS commands to the DVS from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN.
To start Telnet as follows:
1. From the Start menu, select Run.... The Run window opens.
2. In the Open text field, enter command.
3. Click OK. A command window opens.