INFO: Locate Your IP Address and Ping Another Computer [31363]

This article applies to:

E-Prime 3.0

E-Prime 2.0

Detail

Depending on the paradigm, it may be necessary to use a multiple machine configurations. When using multiple machines, both machines need to be connected to one another (e.g., via a network switch). The simplest way to determine that one machine is connected to another machine is to ping one machine from the other machine. The IP Address of the machine that is being communicated with needs to be known before it can be pinged.

NOTE: The following steps use Machine 1 and Machine 2 to refer to the machines that need to be connected.

Perform the following to find the IP address of Machine 2:

1. Hold down the Windows key and press the R key to open the Run dialog.
2. Type “cmd” and click OK in the Run dialog.
3. Verify the Command Prompt opens.
4. Type “ipconfig” in Command Prompt and press Enter.
5. View the IP Address in the Command Prompt window.

NOTE: Not all IP Addresses look the same. In general, you will want to use the IPv4 Address listed under the appropiate Adapter (i.e. the Adapter that is being used to connect to the other machine).

Perform the following on Machine 1 to communicate with Machine 2:

1. Hold down the Windows key and press the R key to open the Run dialog.
2. Type “cmd” and click OK in the Run dialog.
3. Verify the Command Prompt opens.
4. Type “Ping [the IP Address from Step 5 above]” and press Enter.

If the machines can communicate, a reply message occurs:

If the machines cannot communicate, an error message occurs:  

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