9-3 Ethernet Ping Test
9-3-1 Overview
9-3 Ethernet Ping Test
9-3-1 Overview
By executing a ping command in Ethernet, it is possible to determine whether a
remote PLC is connected to the Ethernet network, and whether its setting as an
Ethernet node (i.e., its IP address) is correct. Ethernet is the only network in which this
test can be executed.
9-3-2 Start Methods
Either of the following two methods can be used to start an Ethernet ping test:
Method 1: While online, open the Online Connection Information Window, right-click
the target Unit, and select Ethernet tool – Ping test from the pop-up menu.
Method 2: While online, select Tools - Ethernet tool – Ping test.
9-3-3 Ping Test Dialog Box
The various items in the Ping Test Dialog Box are explained below.
Input Contents
Target IP address Input the target IP address.
Node Input the node address. Range: 1 to 254.
Response wait
time
Input the time to wait for the echo request packet.
Range: 1 to 30.
Item Contents
Network Displays the network address.
Node Displays the node address.
Status Displays the test result (success or failure).
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