How to Set Up Linux Apache Server
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:
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.