Using TCP/IP diagnostic tools 37
Ping command syntax
The ping command uses the following syntax:
ping [-t] [-a] [-n count] [-l size] [-f] [-i TTL]
[-v TOS] [-r count] [-s count]
[[-j host-list] | [-k host-list]]
[-w timeout] destination-list
Ping command parameters
Parameter Description
-t
Pings the specified host until interrupted.
-a
Resolves addresses to host names.
-n count
Specifies the number of echo requests to send.
-l size Sends buffer size.
-f Sets Don’t Fragment flag in packet.
-i TTL Sets Time-To-Live
-v TOS Sets Type Of Service
-r count
Records route for count hops
-s count
Shows time stamp for count hops
-j host-list Shows loose source route along host list
-k host-list Shows strict source route along host list
-w timeout Sets time-out in milliseconds to wait for each reply
To run the ping command from Windows
Step Action
1
Click Start → Programs → Accessories → Command Prompt.
Result: The Command Prompt window appears.
2
At the Command prompt, type ping <destination IP
address> (for example, ping 200.286.32.0), or ping <computer
name>.
3
Press Enter.
Result: The system displays the ping results.
4
Type Exit to exit the Command Prompt window and return to
Windows.
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