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You can change the table type even after the test is executed.
18.10 “Ping” test
A ping test tests the accessibility of a device, the number of packets sent and received, and
latency time.
1. In the Network topology, select the Eye that will run the test
2. Right-click and select ”Manual tests | Ping test”
3. Define the test target in the target area:
a. Select the Sonar against which you want to run the test, or type another IP
address
b. Select an access point from the pull-down menu
c. Select the Eye’s IP address (DHCP or static)
i. If static, enter the (1) local IP address, (2) local netmask, and (3)
gateway
4. Set up the test options:
a. Select the size for the ping packet
b. Select the waiting time between ping tests (in milliseconds)
c. Select the waiting time (in seconds) before termination of a test that does not
progress
d. Specify how many pings will be send.
e. Select the display format for the results from the pull-down menus
5. Select the traffic classes to use (licensed products only) – note that it is not
recommended to use traffic classes in a ping test
6. Select “Execute”
The results are displayed in a report as seen below.
You can change the table type even after the test is executed.