A computer is connected on my network, but I can't ping it. Why?
2006-11-03 19:32:43 · 5 answers · asked by Dumbo 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
what kind of network you are using ( wired or wireless.)
you need to check few settings for it,
r u using static ip or dhcp. if your are using dhcp than try to give static ip and than try.
to check lan card, ping 127.0.0.1
have u installed all service ( Microsoft client, file sharing )
check the physical connection also.
is it not pinging both the way ?? in and out..
it would be easy for me to help u more if you can provide lil more information abt ur network n PC.
let me know if you have further question.
2006-11-03 19:38:23 · answer #1 · answered by prince . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many reasons
1. Is LAN Card working of the PC?
2. Check the Physical Connectivity of the PC to network(check
Cable continuty)
3. The computer u r pinging has firewall ? disable it
4. The computer u r pinging has blocked the ICMP ? enable ICMP
5. Both PC in single IP network?
I can help u more if u describe your scenario ( both pc's configuration )
2006-11-04 07:55:44 · answer #2 · answered by 1Cool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a service that listens for pings and replies to it. It's a server like any other. You have a bunch of these services running on your computer. The only difference is it uses an ICMP protocol.
Ping ports can be blocked. Ping services can be disabled.
2006-11-04 03:46:18 · answer #3 · answered by To Be Free 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firewall is on is most likely the answer. The other PC is not on is also a possibility. Without a few more details no one could say for sure what the problem is.
2006-11-04 03:35:23 · answer #4 · answered by Star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firewall is on
2006-11-04 03:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋