Testing the Network Connectivity

This ping command sends the ICMP ECHO_REQUEST message to a network host for checking its network connectivity. If the output shows the host is responding properly, the network connectivity is good. If not, either the host is shut down or it is not being properly connected to the network.

diag>

ping <host>

Variables:

Options:

The command looks like this syntax when it includes all options:

diag>

ping <host> count <number1> size <number2> timeout <number3>

See Also

Diagnostic Commands

Querying DNS Servers

Showing Network Connections

Tracing the Route

Example - Ping Command