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Page 14: Test the Networking

Now, the network setting of the computer for Web Server is almost finished. It's time to test if the network works normally.

Open a command window and test the following:

i) Test the local Address (ping 127.0.0.1)

If you can see a continous stream of messages, such as:

ping 127.0.0.1 from 127.0.0.1 ......................
64 bytes from localhost.localdomain ............
64 bytes from localhost.localdomain ............
......................................................................
.....................................................................

The messages continue until you press Crtl + C.

ii) ping IP Address of Your Computer

For example: ping 192.168.1.3

You should also see a continous stream of messages similar as above.

iii) ping Hostname of Your Computer

For example: ping pclinux

You should also see a continous stream of messages similar as above.

vi) ping IP Address of your Gateway (Router)

For example: ping 192.168.1.1

You should also see a continous stream of messages similar as above.

v) ping Actual Gateway IP Address

For example: ping xxx.xxx.xx.x

Note:
You can check the WAN or Actual Gateway IP Address from the Status of router.

You should also see a continous stream of messages similar as above.

vi) ping a Famous Domain Name

For example: ping www.yahoo.com

You should also see a continous stream of messages similar as above if the domain is working normally.

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