How Ping Ethernet to Ethernet when no IP address?

rkruz · 02-12-2009, 10:20 AM

How can I ping point to point, or ethernet to ethernet when there is no IP address assigned? Is that possible? I tried using a MAC address with Ping but that did not work. In this case its a PC to a ethernet to 100BaseF (fiber) conversion and I want to send pings to test the link (no other routers or switches involved, just point to point). Any insight appreciated

**djaburg** · 02-12-2009, 11:33 AM

Well, I'd probably put a computer on one end with a static IP like 192.168.1.100 and a computer on the other end with a static IP like 192.168.1.101 . You'll need to use a cross-over cable on one end to make the connection work if it's a direct link between the computers.

rkruz · 02-12-2009, 05:15 PM

Understood. Thanks for the help!

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rkruz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8 OS: xp	How Ping Ethernet to Ethernet when no IP address? How can I ping point to point, or ethernet to ethernet when there is no IP address assigned? Is that possible? I tried using a MAC address with Ping but that did not work. In this case its a PC to a ethernet to 100BaseF (fiber) conversion and I want to send pings to test the link (no other routers or switches involved, just point to point). Any insight appreciated

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rkruz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8 OS: xp	Re: How Ping Ethernet to Ethernet when no IP address? Understood. Thanks for the help!