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 The ''ping'' command is a useful way of diagnosing network problems. It's similar to the sonar ping in a submarine. It sends out a signal to a specified machine and waits for a response to be echoed back.
-  - Click ''Start -> Run'' and then enter ''cmd'' in the text box.
+  - Open a [[command prompt]]
-  - You should see a command prompt (black box)
   - Type ''ping %%www.pscs.co.uk%%''. You should see a display like this:

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