Ping Tool

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This tool can be used to ping a host over the ICMP Protocol. It can be accessed either using the Tools -> Network Tools menu or by right clicking a device in the left tree-view. It contains a few options that are similar to the ones that are in the system ping command. The Ping Dialog can be opened multiple times, so you can run multiple pings at the same time. For details, see the screenshot below:


Ping Settings Form


IP /Hostname

The hostname or IP Address which you wish to ping.


Count

The number of Pings you want to do. Enter zero for continuous pinging.


BufferSize

The data size, which is sent to the target. By default, this is 32 bytes. This can be up to 10240 bytes (10 Kbytes).


TimeOut

The value in milliseconds for which the ping waits for a response from the target. Its maximum value can be 60000 milliseconds.


Sleep between Pings

Just like the real System Ping command, you can specify a wait time between each ping. This can be a maximum of 60000 milliseconds.


Ping

Hit this button to start the ping operation. Once started, you will be able to abort it by clicking the cancel button or closing the window.


Cancel

Use this button to abort the ping operation.