Chapter 12 Administration

Administration Ping

Address/Hostname to Ping

Enter the IP address or hostname of the system you want to test. (If you configured a DNS server, you can enter a hostname; otherwise, enter an IP address.) Maximum is 64 characters.

Ping/Cancel

To send the ping message, click Ping. The Manager pauses during the test, which might take a few moments; please wait for the operation to finish. The Manager then displays either a Success or Error screen; see below.

To cancel your entry on this screen, click Cancel. The Manager returns to the main Administration screen.

Success (Ping)

If the system is reachable, the Manager displays a Success screen with the name of the tested host.

Figure 12-8 Administration Ping Success Screen

Continue

To return to the Administration Ping screen, click Continue.

Error (Ping)

If the system is unreachable for any reason, host down, ICMP not running on host, route not configured, intermediate router down, network down or congested, etc., the Manager displays an Error screen with the name of the tested host. To troubleshoot the connection, try to Ping other hosts that you know are working.

Figure 12-9 Administration Ping Error Screen

To return to the Administration Ping screen, click Retry the operation.

To go to the main Manager screen, click Go to main menu.

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Cisco Systems VPN 3002 manual Address/Hostname to Ping, Ping/Cancel, Success Ping, Error Ping, Continue

VPN 3002 specifications

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