How Can I Tell if My Network Connection is Working?

The following procedure will test the network connection from your computer software and hardware, through the bjack wiring, all the way to the campus backbone.

1. From the Windows Start button select Programs, Accessories, then Command Prompt.

2. Type in: ping 130.126.32.1 This is the network address of the Main Library building router, which should always be running. Ping will try to reach it four times:

3. If your network connection is good, ping will return lines similar to this:

Pinging 130.126.32.1 with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 130.126.32.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=59
Reply from 130.126.32.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=59
Reply from 130.126.32.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=59
Reply from 130.126.32.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=59

If you get something like this your equipment is okay, and the problem you're having is probably at the source of whatever service you are trying to connect to.

If the network connection is NOT good, the following are returned:

Pinging 130.126.32.1 with 32 bytes of data:

Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.

Make sure your network cable is plugged into the bjack. Try rebooting your machine once to see if that clears it up. If not, call the Systems Office.

4. At the Command Prompt type exit to return to Windows.