This question was already well answered by David and Bob. What they did
not answer was that PING stands for Packet INternet Groper. Thank you
David and Bob. I plan to use your answers in my networking class.
Peter
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To test the physical connection to an ip address you use ping ipaddress.
What does ping stand for? Is it part of a particulars et of commands?
TIA Roberto
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