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--- troubleshooting:testing-connection-with-ping [2010-03-04 09:10:34] – created garrett.plasky
+++ troubleshooting:testing-connection-with-ping [2010-03-04 09:12:05] – garrett.plasky
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 ======Testing Connectivity with Ping======
+These tests are performed using a Windows workstation. If you have a MAC or a *nix PC, the instructions will be a little different (details to be added soon).
-=====Running Ping=====
+=====Running a Ping=====
 Ping is one of the first tools to use to point to point connectivity. It's run through the command prompt, but getting the basic information is quite easy:
-  * To run ping, type Start > Run.
+  - To run ping, type Start > Run.
-  * Type <c>cmd</c> in the Run window, and click OK. A black and white command line window pops up.
+  - Type <c>cmd</c> in the Run window, and click OK. A black and white command line window pops up.
-  * Type <c>ping</c> followed by an IP address or a DNS address.
+  - Type <c>ping</c> followed by an IP address or a DNS address.
-  * Press Enter to execute the command. Examples:
+  - Press Enter to execute the command. Examples:
     * <c>ping 1.1.1.1</c>, where 1.1.1.1 is the IP of your server with us. If the result is "Request timed out", then the computer is not making a connection to your server.
     * <c>ping www.yourdomain.com</c>, will test if your computer can connect to the server and also resolve your domain name properly (DNS test).