The Ping a host diagnostic tool enables you to test a connection to a specified networked host machine.
Test a network connection
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Under the System menu, select a submenu under which Ping a host is displayed in the task panel. The Traceroute to a host dialog is displayed.
Depending on a submenu you select under the System menu, Ping a host may not be displayed in the task panel.
Select a submenu under which Ping a host is available, for example, System > Configuration > Apply Configuration, and System > System Settings > Ethernet Settings.
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Complete the dialog fields:
- Host: The IP address or host name of the host to which you wish to connect.
- Timeout: A maximum duration for the connection attempt. The value must be between 10 and 120 seconds.
- Click Run Test.