Network problems Using - Ping (packet internet groper icmp echo request Ping - 127.0.0.1 (local host/loopback) - this hosts ip - router / gateway - remote - DNS name On IPX/SPX or NETBeui Networks - Never Use MS Browser services as a diagnostic tool - Use Netbios Connect Request \\Servername Input Output Input faulty, output works => IRQ Both faulty => driver or I/O address APPLICATIOn one app only? or group of apps??? Check all configs for the app or group of apps