HP Netsight manual Accessing the Ping Window

Node Management Overview

Figure 7-3. Sample Source Addresses Window

If you have Network Analyzer software, you can use the ENETADDR.DEF file generated

TIP by the Analyzer for all source addresses. Simply copy the existing file into the NetSight Element Manager data directory (by default, \NetSight Element Manager x.x\bin).

If you are upgrading from a previous version, your existing ENETADDR.DEF file will automatically be saved and restored to the bin directory.

PING

A PING (Packet INternet Groper) is an ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) echo request, in which one node sends the message request “are you alive?” to another node, and awaits a reply. If a message is returned, the receiving device has been successfully “PINGed.” NetSight Element Manager’s PING tool allows you to use this quick and easy test of device status and/or network connectivity.

Accessing the PING Window

There are two ways to access the PING tool in NetSight Element Manager:

1.Select the node you want to contact via PING in a list, tree, or map view.

2.Choose Tools —> Ping from the primary window menu bar.

or

Click the PING icon in the toolbar. The PING window, Figure 7-4, opens.

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