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Testing Connection to Remote Device
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8. Testing Connection to Remote Device

When the ida ReRouter has been installed and is ready for operation you
are recommended to test the connection to the remote device being
communicated with. For a list of remote printer devices being supported
with the ida ReRouter, see chapter 1: "Introduction".

The remote devices to be operated with the ida ReRouter support the
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) PING function

8.1 PING Function

The PING function is used for testing the connection to the remote
device. The PING function sends an echo request to the network host.
The function is useful for:

- Determining the status of the network and various host

connections.

- Tracking and isolating hardware and software problems.
- Testing, measuring and managing networks.

Before testing, make sure that the remote device is plugged in and
attached correctly to the LAN.

1. Activate the TCP/IP protocol

2. "PING" the unit from the workstation. This verifies both physical LAN

and IP network connectivity.

3. On the command line, enter the PING command and the IP address or

host name of the unit.

E.g.

PING 192.0.5.7