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IP Ping Connectivity Test

The IP Ping function sends packets to an IP host to determine whether the host is reachable. Press [F] at the Operations Menu to display the following:

N ode N ame=node_xyz

IP Pin g C onnectivity Test
A	IP A ddress	100. 100.100. 100
B	In ter-Pack et Time (secs )	1

Op tion ::

Figure 19-3 IP Ping Connectivity Test Menu

[B],[F] from Main Menu

To begin the test:

1.Press [A] and enter an IP address of the host that will receive (and echo) the pings.

2.Make any desired change to the Inter-Packet Time, within the range of 1–15(seconds). This is an interval between transmission of packets.

3.When the parameters are configured the way you want them, press [F4] , and the node will begin sending pings. As each ping is returned from the host, a message will be displayed, noting the packet size and IP address of the host.

4.To stop sending pings, press [F3]. Test statistics will be displayed.

5.Press [F3] again to exit the test menu.

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SmartSwitch 1800 4. 0 User Guide, Rev 01

1800 specifications

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Cabletron Systems 1800 manual Tests, IP Ping Connectivity Test

Models: 1800