problem with ping

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dave

Hi,

I use two computers remotely. Windows 2000 server is installed on the first
and windows XP home on the second. Both are connected to internet with adsl.
From windows 2000, I get the IP address of the remote windows XP via email
but when i ping to that IP, i get: "request time out" every time.
I tried the other way: pinging from the windows XP to the windows 2000, it
works. The only difference between both computers is that the windows 2000
has a netcard with a local IP.

Any hints would be welcome.
Dave
 
Hi Dave,

The answer to your question is that you cannot ping a private IP across the Internet, so that is
why one way is failing. You would have to ping the public gateway IP for that location.

Hope this helps,
Gary
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'--'I use two computers remotely. Windows 2000 server is installed on the first
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