Ping - Extreme Networks ExtremeWare XOS Command Reference Manual

Commands for Accessing the Switch

ping

ping {count <count> {start-size <start-size>} | continuous {start-size
<start-size> | {start-size <start-size> {end-size <end-size>}}} {udp}
{dont-fragment} {ttl <ttl>} {tos <tos>} {interval <interval>} {vr <vrid>}
<host> {from <source IP address>} {with record-route}
Description
Enables you to send User Datagram Protocol (UDP) or Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo
messages or to a remote IP device.
Syntax Description
count
start-size
continuous
end-size
udp
dont-fragment
ttl
tos
interval
vr
host
from
with record-route
Default
N/A.
Usage Guidelines
The command is used to test for connectivity to a specific host.
ping
The command is available for both the user and administrator privilege level.
ping
If a request fails, the switch continues to send
ping
interrupt a request.
ping
Example
The following command enables continuous ICMP echo messages to be sent to a remote host:
ping continuous 123.45.67.8
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Specifies the number of ping requests to send.
Specifies the size, in bytes, of the packet to be sent, or the starting size if
incremental packets are to be sent.
Specifies that UDP or ICMP echo messages to be sent continuously. This
option can be interrupted by pressing [Ctrl} + C.
Specifies an end size for packets to be sent.
Specifies that the ping request should use UDP instead of ICMP.
Sets the IP to not fragment the bit.
Sets the TTL value.
Sets the TOS value.
Sets the time interval between sending out ping requests.
Specifies the virtual route to use for sending out the echo message. If not
specified, the virtual router assigned to the default VLAN is used.
Specifies a IPv4 host to ping.
Uses the specified source address. If not specified, the address of the
transmitting interface is used.
Sets the traceroute information.
ping
messages until interrupted. Press [Ctrl] + C to
ExtremeWare XOS 11.0 Command Reference Guide