Network Tools; Using Ping - Dell Wyse ThinOS C10LE Administrator's Manual

Performing Diagnostics

Network Tools

Use the Network Tools dialog box (System Settings icon > Network Tools) to access
Ping (Packet InterNet Groper) and Trace Route tools for checking the integrity of the
network connection (ping also checks the usability of the network configuration and
the availability of all equipment required to communicate between the thin client and
the ping destination). Generally, Ping and Trace Route are used for system diagnostics
by, or under the direction of, a network administrator.

Using Ping

Use the Ping dialog box to execute the ping diagnostic utility and display response
messages. 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. By default, echo requests are sent until interrupted (by
clicking Stop). 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:
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TIP: Not all network equipment will respond to ping packets, as this is a common
mechanism used in denial-of-service attacks. Lack of response does not necessarily
indicate that the target of the ping is unusable for other purposes.
Use the following guidelines:
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Determine the status of the network and various foreign hosts
Track and isolate hardware and software problems
Test, measure, and manage networks
Determine the IP address of a host if only the hostname is known
Enter Hostname or IP - Enter the IP address, DNS-registered host name, or
WINS-registered host name of the target to be pinged.
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.
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.
Stop - Terminates the ping request and leaves the Ping dialog box open (so you can
read the summary posted in the data area).
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