[hacxx]

Don't forget this was the 90's and internet connection was available only by Modem. Also there is some logic in the ping attempt to get Mitnick. The ISP provide devices that were connected and they ping to check if the ip was alive (This means that a internet connection was established).

1) Scan ISP subnet for all ips
2) Ping them to check who is alive

Well, this section of the forum needs a new hacker movie.
(What about the original?)