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Ping Test

The packet internet groper (ping) test allows you to verify connectivity to remote hosts. The Ping test operates by sending Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) request packets to the tested host and waits for an ICMP response. In the process, it measures the time from transmission to reception and records any packet loss. Send a ping request to a specified IPv4 address. Check whether the Switch can communicate with a particular network host before testing.

You can vary the test parameters by entering the data in the appropriate boxes. To verify the accuracy of the test, we recommend that you run multiple tests in case of a test fault or user error.

Option Description
IP Address Enter the IP address or the hostname of the station you want the switch to ping to.
Count Enter the number of pings to send. The range is from 1 to 5, and the default is 4.
Interval Enter the number of seconds between sending pings. The range is from 1 to 5, and the default is 1.
Size Enter the size of the ping packet to send. The range is from 8 to 5120, and the default is 56.
Result Displays the ping test results.

Click Test to perform the ping test.