Administrator Guide

Figure 51. Ping
a. Enter the IP address, DNS-registered hostname, or WINS-registered hostname of the target.
b. Click Start.
The data area displays the ping response messages. The ping command sends one echo request per second, calculates
round-trip times and packet loss statistics, and displays a brief summary upon completing the calculation. If the host is
operational and on the network, it responds to the echo request. By default, echo requests are sent until interrupted by
clicking Stop.
NOTE:
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.
NOTE: Not all network equipment responds to ping packets, as it 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.
5. Click the Trace Route tab, and do the following:
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