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3.
Click OK. A DOS command window opens.
4.
At the DOS prompt, enter ping IP address. The computer returns a display
similar to figure B-2.
The line Pinging ... reports the actual numeric IP address, regardless of
whether you entered the actual numeric IP address or an alias name.
Figure B–2 — Ping response
Ping to determine Web IP address
The ping utility has a modifier, -a, that directs the command to return the Web
address rather than the numeric IP address.
At the DOS prompt, enter ping -a IP address. The computer's return display is
similar to the ping response shown in figure B-2, except that when you specify
the -a modifier, the line Pinging mail... reports the Web IP address instead of the
numeric IP address, regardless of whether you entered the actual numeric IP
address or an alias name.
Connect as a Telnet client
The Telnet utility is available from the DOS prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS
commands to the Annotator from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN.
Access the DOS prompt and start Telnet as follows:
1.
From the Windows Start menu, select Run... . The Run window opens.
2.
In the Open text field, enter command.
3.
Click OK. A DOS command window opens.
4.
At the DOS prompt, enter Telnet. The computer returns a display similar to
figure B-3, on the next page.
Figure B–3 — Telnet screen
Annotator • Ethernet Connection
B-3
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