4.4 Troubleshooting networks

  1. If you have no network connectivity what are 4 things you can ping ?
    • 1. Ping loopback IP address (127.0.0.1)
    • 2. Ping local IP address (Checks local config, adapter, and link signal)
    • 3. Ping local gateway (Connectivity on network)
    • 4. Ping devices on router's other side
    • 8.8.8.8 (google)
  2. If you have limited or no connectivity , whats the first 2 things you can check?
    • check the local IP address to see if you have an APIPA address
    • If DHCP address is obtained, do the ping tests
  3. If there are IP conflicts, what can you do?
    Reboot the network adapter (NIC)
  4. What 4 things can cause interference?
    • 1. Microwaves
    • 2. Florescent lights
    • 3. Cordless phones
    • 4. High power sources
  5. how to ping continuously ?
    ping -t <IP address>
  6. How to check IP configuration on mac/linux?
    ifconfig
  7. how to check tracert on windows and mac/linux?
    • tracert
    • traceroute
  8. Command to check network statistics?
    netstat -a
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4.4 Troubleshooting networks
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Networks
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