When trying to get my pc on dsl I was taken to the DOS command to ping my ip. When I did it said my request was timed out. I've even manually put in my ip but still get this. The online tech said it would only take 5 mins. for a tech to fix but I can't afford $45. for him to do so & this pc is so old I'm having to optimize it every few mins. Does anyone know how to instruct me to do this or someplace online that can do it for free as my hubby's out of work. May God bless everyone who helps.
2007-03-18 09:42:15 · 5 answers · asked by syllylou77 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
The first question back at ya is, why do you need to do this? That answer can completely change the answers you'll get.
Unless you are using a static IP, what you have was assigned to you after your PC connected to a DHCP server. In which case you're already working fine.
If you are not able to connect to your DSL router, its possible you have an old IP assigned from a different source (old ISP perhaps?) and your new router doesn't know about it. Try typing this (things within paren's are just comments)
ipconfig /release (there is a space between ipconfig and /)
ipconfig /renew (the first command removes your old IP, this second one polls for a new one)
And here's an interesting factoid. When told to ping your own IP, which IP are they talking about?
You actually have 2 IP's, although most hackers are only aware of one.
IP #1, the one you'll find by typing ipconfig at a command prompt is probably what you're trying to ping. To do that you have to go out to a device, and have it route back to your machine. It's possible that PING has been disabled at that device. Unless it's your local router, not much you can do about it.
IP #2... 127.0.0.1 , it's an internal IP between your PC and your NIC. Try pinging that, it'll show you if your PC is at least talking to your NIC.
2007-03-19 02:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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When trying to get my pc on dsl I was taken to the DOS command to ping my ip. When I did it said my request was timed out. I've even manually put in my ip but still get this. The online tech said it would only take 5 mins. for a tech to fix but I can't afford $45. for him to do so & this...
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2016-10-04 13:34:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi syllylou77,
I do not understand why you would have to ping your own IP. My router blocks my IP from being pinged.
I wish I could help but I really don't understand the problem. If you are able to get on line don't worry about pinging.
Norm
2007-03-18 10:02:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, i don't understand. What is the trouble you are having? If a ping is timing out it usually means that the IP doesn't exist. Why are you trying to ping yourself? And why do you need to?
2007-03-18 09:47:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do you need to ping your IP?
Ping is not reliable since many firewalls, DSL routers, and security packages will block ping because it is used by hackers to find computers to attack.
2007-03-18 09:48:15 · answer #6 · answered by Svavar S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Right click on My Computer then go to Manage.Click on Services & Applications then click on Services.Double click on DHCP client & Make sure the Start Up Type is Automatic & Service Status is Started.
Right click on My Computer then go to Properties.Click on Hardwae tab then click on Device Manager.Double click on Network Adapters then make sure that all adapters are Enabled.
If you have a firewall,try disabling it....it sometimes blocks you from accessing anything.
*if you could give more details,just email me so i could assist better.
2007-03-18 10:36:15 · answer #7 · answered by vanessa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋