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Ping Command on MAC

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I am new to MACs But expert level w/ PCs.  other than running dsl reports to check my d.load / u.load speed. can i run some type of test (like PING) that allows me to trouble-shoot not only the connection speed to different routers / subnets - but also see if the MAC Is having dns issues ( just like when an xp machine gets rootkits and spyware which allows you to ping using dns but not open-up internet explorer to surf.

Are their any built in utilites or 3rd party utilites such as this,

Thanks
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Zone: Apple
Question Asked By: networklogic1705
Solution Provided By: eoinosullivan
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Comment by vishal_impact
go to Application folder click on utilities folder and you will see network utilities click on it and you will get all the nice tools built in one shell infact these all wont be there on xp at all as mac is os i would say good one than microsoft but no comments on that ...
so in utilities you will be able to get all tools ..
please let us know if you are looking for anything specific
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Comment by pcofranc
Add on to answer.

To run some basic unix commands use the spotlight to search for "Terminal" then double click it to open a DOS window (bash shell in FreeBSD unix speak).

The type ping 192.168.1.1 (example of ip address).

When you finish type exit and press enter then close the dos window.

you can place a short cut to terminal on the desktop.

Other useful commands: uptime, top (exit top by pressing q to quit).

Terminal window can be changed to green letters on black background (traditional dos) and set to close automatically when you type exit.  Look at preferences and Apple key + , (takes you to preferences. and the color options are under View, color? the select window or display or shell?

 
 
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