How to Test My Internet connection.

A Check your TCP/IP settings. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP

• Refer to Windows Help for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings.

For Windows NT 4.0:

• Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon.
• Click the Protocol tab, and double-click on TCP/IP Protocol.
• When the window appears, make sure you have selected the correct Adapter for your Ethernet adapter and set it for Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.
• Click the OK button in the TCP/IP Protocol Properties window, and click the Close button in the Network window.
• Restart the computer if asked. B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98 and Me:
• Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type in command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows NT, 2000, and XP:
• Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key.
• If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.
• If you do NOT get a reply, please check the cable, and make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected in the TCP/IP settings for your Ethernet adapter.C In the command prompt, type ping followed by your Internet or WAN IP DMV1200A4E1PCI address and press the Enter key.
.The Internet or WAN IP Address can be found on the Status screen of the Router’s web-based utility. For example, if your Internet or WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, you would enter ping 1.2.3.4 and press the Enter key.
• If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Router.
• If you do NOT get a reply, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem. D In the command prompt, type ping www.yahoo.com and press the Enter key.
• If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you cannot open a webpage, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.
• If you do NOT get a reply, there may be a problem with the connection. Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.