WebFeb 11, 2014 · Closed 9 years ago. After attempting to use the ping -a command with a remote ip address connected to the same LAN network, the command prompt does not … WebDec 30, 2015 · ping 216.58.209.78 (google IP) does work, sending and receiving all packets. nslookup google.com does work, returning correct IP address that then does …
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WebJul 19, 2024 · I'm trying to ping my Pi by hostname from a windows machine on the same eth0 network. I've done the following two commands: sudo apt-get install samba. sudo … WebJun 5, 2024 · As recommended at (inter alia) can not ping by host name for some computers, I have edited /etc/nsswitch.conf to include hosts: files mdns4_minimal [NOTFOUND=return] wins dns mdns4 I have also restarted services as suggested, yet no go. When attempting to ping my Windows 7 machine, the output is: ping: : … target s laburnum in richmond
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WebMay 16, 2012 · You've got two options, of which you can do either or both: Install Samba (apt-get install samba) and activate the nmbd component, this will make the Ubuntu server answer broadcast NetBIOS name requests from Windows clients without further configuration. Add a record to your DNS server. WebNov 22, 2003 · Try pinging "localhost" which is 127.0.0.1. I believe it is resokved by the hosts file. If it doesen't work then there is something wrong with the hosts file. Did you create the hosts file using "notepad" or modifying the existing one, and did "notepad" by chance make its name "hosts.txt". 0 Kudos. WebMar 3, 2013 · What I do to temporarily to fix this problem is to run ipconfig /flushdns, ipconfig /registerdns and nbtstat -R, then will work and able to ping the host name and … target sales for the week