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W6-Network Checking Procedures and Techniques

The document discusses various tools and techniques for checking network connectivity, including the ping, netstat, and ipconfig commands. Ping sends a signal to another device to check if it is active on the network. Netstat displays information about network connections and protocols. Ipconfig shows the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of a connected network. The document also provides tips for troubleshooting network connection issues such as checking settings, connections, obstacles, restarting the router, Wi-Fi name/password, DHCP settings, and using Windows Network Diagnostics.

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W6-Network Checking Procedures and Techniques

The document discusses various tools and techniques for checking network connectivity, including the ping, netstat, and ipconfig commands. Ping sends a signal to another device to check if it is active on the network. Netstat displays information about network connections and protocols. Ipconfig shows the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of a connected network. The document also provides tips for troubleshooting network connection issues such as checking settings, connections, obstacles, restarting the router, Wi-Fi name/password, DHCP settings, and using Windows Network Diagnostics.

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Network Checking Procedures and Techniques 

 Utilities Used to Verify TCP/IP Connectivity

1. The Ping Command


The ping is a Command Prompt command used to test the ability of the
source computer to reach a specified destination computer. The ping command is
usually used as a simple way to verify that a computer can communicate over the
network with another computer or network device. 
 It allows you to send a SIGNAL to another device on the NETWORK to see
if it is ACTIVE.
 Can be used with either an IP address of name of destination
 It uses the ICMP to send out an “echo request” to the destination device and
gets back an “echo response” if the device you are trying to reach is in fact
ACTIVE.

Using the ping Command 


Ping is one of your most important tools in troubleshooting Internet problems. It
shows you whether the Domain Name Server is working, whether the computer
you are trying to talk to is reachable, and how long it takes to get there. It does this
at a very low level — only the most basic Internet functions have to be up and
running. 
1) Click on Start Button, then type cmd (command prompt) on the Isearch box. 
2) A black screen will appear as shown in the figure below. 
3) Type ping followed by the IP address you desire to verify. The figure below
shows the screen of the ping command and its output. 

Ping issues
 able to ping both IP and name, but unable to access application
 problem likely at destination host
 Unable to ping both IP and name
 network connectivity problem
 if able to ping default gateway, problem not at local level

2. The Netstat Command (show what networks are active)


The netstat command, meaning network statistics, is a command used to
display very detailed information about how your computer is communicating with
other computers or network devices.
 Views open connections on a host
 Informs shutter about:
 Protocols
 local address 
 port numbers
 connection state

3. IP Config
IpConfig is a command used to find out the IP address of a certain network
you are connected to. 

How to use the ipconfig command? 


1) Click on Start Button, then type cmd (command prompt) on the search box. 
2) A black screen will appear as shown in the figure below. 
3)A black screen will appear as shown in the figure below. Type ipconfig and press
enter. The figure below shows the IP configuration window using the ipconfig
command. The information from this window will be useful because it shows the
IP address, subnet mask and default gateway of a network you are connected to. 

8 Easy-to-Do Ways to Troubleshoot Network Connection


A faulty Wi-Fi connection doesn’t have to ruin your day. There are plenty of
ways you can restore a lost internet connection. Follow these network
troubleshooting tips and you’ll be up and running in no time.

1. Check Your Settings


First, check your Wi-Fi settings. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
Switch Wi-Fi to the On position.

Phones and tablets also have settings that turn Wi-Fi on and off. Make sure that it
is turned on so you can connect to the network.

You also want to check if Airplane Mode is turned on.

2. Check Your Access Points


Check your WAN (wide area network) and LAN (local area network)
connections. In layman’s terms, these are the Ethernet cables that go to and from
your router.

If you suspect that the cables are the culprit, try swapping them out with new ones.

3. Go Around Obstacles
Walls, furniture, and other obstructions can be the reason why you’re unable
to go online. Moving closer to the router can re-establish the connection. If moving
closer to the router does not solve the issue, then at least we can remove it from the
list of suspects.

4. Restart the Router


Sometimes restarting the router can help fix connectivity issues. This is even
truer in cases where the router has not been turned off in a while. A quick restart
can jolt the router back into working like it used to.
If that doesn’t work, you might also consider resetting the router. But only do so if
you’re okay with it being restored to its factory settings. You will have to
reconfigure everything including the SSID and password.

5. Check the Wi-Fi Name and Password


Check the network name (otherwise known as SSID) and password of the
network connection. If you’re used to connecting automatically when in range of a
router but are no longer able to, changes may have been made to the network while
you’re away.

It could be as simple as administrators updating the password or the SSID could


have been changed to a different one.
6. Check DHCP Settings
Routers are usually set up as DHCP servers. This setting lets computers join
a network automatically. With DHCP turned on, users will no longer have to mess
with IP Address and DNS Server settings manually.
To edit your DHCP settings, go to Windows Settings > Network &
Internet > Wi-Fi. Under Wi-Fi, click Manage Known Networks. Select a network
and click Properties.

Under IP Settings, click Edit. From the drop-down menu, select Automatic


(DHCP).

Note: Selecting Manual will let you set your DNS Server Address and IP


Address settings manually.

7. Update Windows
Your network problems could be caused by your system. If that is the case,
Windows could have possibly released a fix. Try updating your Windows machine
to the latest release.
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Go to Windows Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Click Check for
Updates. If there are updates available, Windows will download and install them.

8. Open Windows Network Diagnostics


Windows has a tool called Windows Network Diagnostics that lets users
troubleshoot connection issues.
Go to Windows Settings > Network & Internet > Status. Under Change
Your Network Settings, click Network Troubleshooter.
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Windows Network Diagnostics will run a couple of tests to see what’s possibly
causing your Wi-Fi issues.

Windows will let you know if it does not find any issue. Otherwise, you will
be given a list of possible actions to take to resolve the problem.
This tool, or a version of it, should be available in Windows 7 to Windows
10.
I look as far as I can down one of the roads, but I can’t see past a certain
point, so I really don’t know what lies ahead.

References: https://helpdeskgeek.com/networking/8-easy-to-do-ways-to-
troubleshoot-network-connection/
https://www.scribd.com/presentation/341369545/Networking-Connectivity

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To where it bent in the undergrowth;" This line conveys that the traveler
wanted to travel both paths but, he must only choose one as he doesn't know what
he might encounter ahead. The traveler couldn't really see the other path because it
is blocked by nature.

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