How to Ping Your Own Computer
Determine your IP address.,Open up Command Prompt (type 'CMD' without quotation marks in Run) , Type the word "ping" followed by a space and then your IP address at the DOS prompt (e.g., View the results of the ping.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Determine your IP address.
You will need this number to ping your computer.
If you do not know the IP address of your computer, find it out via the Internet website:
What's My IP Address? -
Step 2: Open up Command Prompt (type 'CMD' without quotation marks in Run)
, ping
111.22.33.4).
Press the "Enter" key once. , If a result of "Request timed out" appears, then there is a problem with either the computer or the network.
A successful ping will result in a response of "Reply from" followed by the IP address. -
Step 3: Type the word "ping" followed by a space and then your IP address at the DOS prompt (e.g.
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Step 4: View the results of the ping.
Detailed Guide
You will need this number to ping your computer.
If you do not know the IP address of your computer, find it out via the Internet website:
What's My IP Address?
, ping
111.22.33.4).
Press the "Enter" key once. , If a result of "Request timed out" appears, then there is a problem with either the computer or the network.
A successful ping will result in a response of "Reply from" followed by the IP address.
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