Using the Ping tool
The Ping tool sends out an ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) echo request to the networked device identified in .
Tool results
The results of this request appears after the request has been made.
- . The address specified in Address/Hostname.
- . The number of data packets sent, received, and lost during the device ping.
- . Round trip time in milliseconds; the amount of time it takes for the ping request to be returned from the remote device.
- . Success or failure. If failure, a reason is stated for the failure. For example, "Failure: Request timed out."
To use the Ping Tool:
- Enter or select the appropriate information:
- . The target of the Ping echo request. Enter the host name or IP address of the device you want to check.
: The Ping tool supports IPv6 addresses.
- . Enter the amount of time (in milliseconds) for the tool to wait on a response from the device. The Ping fails if this time limit is exceeded.
- . Enter the number of data packets sent by the Ping tool.
- . Enter the size (in bytes) of the packets you want the Ping tool to send. 32 bytes is the default.
- Click to run the tool.