Pinging Your Ip Address - Axis 2120 User Manual

AXIS 2120 User's Manual

PINGing Your IP Address

By sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply, the PING utility can determine
whether a specific IP address is accessible. It also provides a particularly useful method for
confirming addressing conflicts with your AXIS 2120 on the network.
Having disconnected your AXIS 2120, follow the instructions below in association with Symptoms,
Possible Causes and Remedial Actions, on page 52, and run the PING utility to troubleshoot TCP/IP
problems on your network:
1. Start a DOS window.
2. Type
ping x.x.x.x
3. The subsequent replies will provide an explanation as to the cause of the problem. Replies can
be interpreted as defined in the table below:
PING Reply
bytes = 32 time = 2 ms.....
destination host unreachable
request timed out
, where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the AXIS 2120.
Interpretation and recommendation
. The IP address is already used and cannot be used again.
You must obtain a new IP address for your AXIS 2120.
The AXIS 2120 is not accessible within your subnet.
You must obtain a new IP address.
This IP address is not used by anyone and is available for use with
your AXIS 2120.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting
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