Nortel Networks NB5PLUS4/W User Manual

tivity directly from the NB5Plus4/W to the Internet or to a computer on your Net-

work. You must make certain that the IP address that you ping will actually respond 

to a ping before interpreting the results of the ping.

Note:   Computers and Network devices can be configured to communicate even 

though they do not respond to a ping, this can sometimes be done for 

security.

Tools>Modem Test

This test can be used to check whether your Modem is properly connected to the 

Network. This test may take a few seconds to complete. To perform the test, select 

your connection from the list and press the Test button.

Note:   Errors or failures on this test do not specifically mean your connection is 

faulty, only your ISP can tell you if these tests should pass or fail. 

Status

The Status section allows you to view the Status/Statistics of different connections 

and interfaces.

Status>Network Statistics

You can view data statistics for your Ethernet ports combined or for your ADSL port 

in these pages.

Note:   The statistics will be reset on loss of power or Reboot/Reset.