Administrator Guide

Ping sends an echo request to a network host. The host parameter is either a valid hostname or an IP address. If the
host is operational and on the network, it responds to the echo request. Ping sends one echo request per second and
calculates round trip times and packet loss statistics. It displays a brief summary upon completion of the calculation.
The ping utility can be used to:
● Determine the status of the network and various foreign hosts.
● Track and isolate hardware and software problems.
● Test, measure, and manage networks.
● Determine the IP address of a host if only the hostname is known.
NOTE: Not all network equipment responds to ping packets, as this is a common mechanism that is used in denial-of-
service attacks. Lack of response does not necessarily indicate that the target of the ping is unusable for other
purposes.
6. Click the Trace Route tab, and use the following guidelines to start the tracert diagnostic utility and display response
messages.
Figure 43. Trace route
● Enter Hostname or IP—Enter the IP address, DNS-registered hostname, or WINS-registered hostname of the target to
be traced.
● Data area—Displays round-trip response time and identifying information for each device in the path.
Performing diagnostics
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