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18| Configuring GFI Network Server Monitor Manual
Screenshot 15 - ICMP/Ping check properties dialog
3. Configure the parameters to be used by the selected check. Click on 'Next' to continue. The
ICMP/Ping check requires the following parameters:
» Make sure you…..ping the target computer – Specify whether the ping will succeed or fail if
a ping reply is received.
» Number of Echo requests to send – Specify the number of consecutive pings to be sent
(e.g., 4)
» Minimum number of expected replies – Specify the minimum number of replies that must
be received in order for the check to succeed. (e.g., 4)
» Timeout (m.sec) for each reply – Specify the expected response time (in milliseconds). This
is the time that the check will wait for a response to an echo request (i.e., the time between
successive echo requests).
On a congested network, echo response packets may take longer than 3 seconds to be
delivered. To avoid false alarms, adjust the timeout value according to the traffic present
on your network.