Re: Destination Host Unreachable

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On 17 Sep 2005 04:32:17 -0700, "Ray" <*email_address_deleted*> wrote:

>I think I gave the wrong impression. The wireless network worked just
>fine when I installed it, and now it doesn't work at all. The ping
>problem is consistent.
>
>The router is a Belkin 802.11g wireless, model no. F5D7230-4, version
>3000. The modem is an ActionTec 56K External, model EX560LKA.
>
>I don't think noise is a problem. I guess it could be. The physical
>layout within my apartment, at least, has not changed. The router and
>the laptop are only about 6-8 feet from one another.
>
>I sure appreciate your efforts. I'm really baffled at what seems like
>it should be a very simple thing. It's odd. Laptop sees the router
>just fine. I'm thinking the problem must be between the desktop and
>the router. The cable is new -- came with the router, which I bought
>just a few months ago, and has worked for me. I've got one solid light
>and one flickering light where the cable plugs into the desktop machine.

Ray,

Your original problem report was about pinging the laptop, and getting
"Destination host unreachable". Now you state that the laptop sees the router
just fine. So what is your problem?

Try and isolate your problem. Is it between the laptop and the Internet? Or
between the laptop and the desktop?

The error "Destination host unreachable" typically is returned by a router,
saying the requested ip address doesn't exist. when you ping a device on your
subnet, and it doesn't exist (ie not returning pings), you should get "Request
timed out".

In order for us to solve the problem, we have to know what the problem is.
Spend a few minutes reading some of my articles.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-internet-service.html#AskingForHelp>
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
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