Execute Ping screen

Use this screen to execute the ping command and obtain information about your network. Typically, you use the ping command to:

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Running the ping command

To run the ping command:

  1. On the main menu under Diagnostics, click Execute Ping.

  2. On the Execute Ping screen, enter or select the host name or IP address you want to ping.

  3. Indicate how you want the ping to run by selecting the following options:

  4. Click Execute Ping.

Using the ping command for fault isolation

To use the ping command to isolate a fault in your network:

  1. First ping the server from which you are running the ping command to verify that the local network interface is up and running.

  2. If the local interface is working, run the ping utility on the next level of hosts and gateways in your network.

  3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each level of hosts and gateways in your network until you successfully isolate the fault.

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