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kevsys
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Posted - 7/6/2000 11:05:20 AM  Show Profile  Email Poster  Edit Message
if i connect directly to a modem thru hyperterminal, can i use the DOS ping command to ping anything remote?
v.Richard
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Posted - 7/7/2000 7:24:43 PM  Show Profile  Email Poster  Edit Message  v.Richards Homepage
No.
Ping depends upon you having a networking (TCP/IP PPP) connection. HyperTerminal establishes a Terminal session - only the HT screen has access to the modem/connection.

Aloha,
Richard

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