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Appendix
Appendix B - Tools for your RF500S
RouteFinder Monitor
If you are having problems, the RouteFinder Monitor can be a valuable tool to assist in
troubleshooting. Additional troubleshooting information is available through the on-line help screens.
Refer to Chapter 6 for more information about using the RouteFinder monitor.
PING
Ping is an acronym for Packet Internet Groper. The PING utility is used as a diagnostic tool to
determine if a communication path exists between two devices on the network. The utility sends a
packet to the specified address and then waits for a reply. PING is used primarily to troubleshoot
Internet connections, but it can be used to test the connection between any devices using the TCP/IP
protocol.
WINIPCFG and IPCONFIG
There are two tools which are helpful in finding a computer’s IP configuration, MAC address and
default gateway.
WINIPCFG (for Windows 95/98)
1. Select Start | Run and type winipcfg.
2. The IP address, default gateway (the RF500S IP address), and the MAC (adapter address)
display.
IPCONFIG (for Window NT/2000)
1. From a DOS Prompt, type IPCONFIG and press Enter.
2. The IP address, default gateway (the RF500S IP address), and the MAC (adapter address)
display.