Using the Ping tool
This tool sends out an ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) echo request to the networked device identified in .
Tool results
The results of this request appear in the bottom of the page after the request has been made.
- . Round trip time; the amount of time it takes for the ping request to be returned from the remote device.
- . The address specified in Address/Hostname.
- . 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 in the following fields.
- Click to run the tool.