Administrator Guide

Figure 137. Ping
a. Enter Hostname or IP — Enter the IP address, DNS-registered host name, or WINS-registered host name of the target
to be pinged.
b. Data area — Displays 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.
c. Start — Executes the ping command. 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.
d. Stop — Terminates the ping request and leaves the Ping dialog box open, so you can read the summary posted in the
data area.
NOTE:
Ping sends an echo request to a network host. The host parameter is either a valid host name 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.
152 Performing Diagnostics