Command Reference Guide Basic Mode Command Set
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ping <address>

Use the ping command (at the Basic Command mode prompt) to verify Internet Protocol (IP) network
connectivity.
Syntax Description
<address> Specifies the IP address of the system to ping. Entering the ping command with
no specified address prompts the user with parameters for a more detailed ping
configuration. Refer to Functional Note s (below) for more information.
Default Values
No default value necessary for this command.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and
Total Access 900 Series units.
Command History
Release 1.1 Command was introduced.Command was introduced.
Functional Notes
The ping command helps diagnose basic IP netwo rk connectivity using the Packet InterNet Groper
program to re pe at ed ly bo un ce Int er ne t Con tr ol Message Protocol (ICMP) echo-request packets off a
system (using a specified IP a ddress). The AOS allows executing a standard ping request to a specified IP
address or provides a set of prompt s to configure a more specific ping configuration.
The following is a list of output messages from the ping command:
! Success
- Destination Host Unreachable
$ Invalid Host Address
X TTL Expired in Transit
? Unknown Host
* Request Timed Out