Administrative Options

Running a ping test

The Ping Test is the most common test used to verify basic connectivity to a networking device. Successful ping test results indicate that both physical and logical path connections exist between the 6400-S and the test IP address. Successful ping tests do not guarantee that all data message are allowed between the 6400-S and the test IP address.

To run a ping test:

In the navigation bar, select System.

In the System menu, select Network Test Tools.

1.Enter an IP Address to Ping.

2.Press Ping.

Running a traceroute test

The Traceroute Test is used to track the progress of a packet through the network. The test can be used to verify that data destined for a provider device reaches the remote IP address via the desired path. Similarly, network paths internal to a company can be traced over the subscriber network to verify the local network topology.

To run a traceroute test:

1.In the navigation bar, select System.

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Polycom 6400-S manual Running a ping test, Running a traceroute test