TIP
As well as being a fail-safe mechanism to monitor network
connectivity, the constant ping can also be used as a 'keep-
alive' message to devices that need uninterrupted connectivity,
such as VoIP telephones.
To use the constant ping and automatic reboot functions, do the following
steps:
1.
Click the
-ping softdog
link under
NETWORK CONTROL
in the
left-hand settings menu.
• The
PING SOFTDOG
dialog will be shown (
).
Figure 30. Configurator GUI (Ping Softdog dialog)
2.
To set up a constant ping to one or more IP addresses, do the
following steps:
1. Enter the IP address in the field to the left of the
Add IP
button.
2. Click the
Add IP
button.
• The IP Address will be added to the IP list.
• There is no limit on the number of IP addresses
that can be entered.
3. To delete an IP address from the IP list, click the red
cross to the right of the IP address listing.
3.
To automatically reboot the unit if connectivity is lost between the
unit and any IP address, do the following steps:
1. Check the
Reboot:
check-box.
2. Click the
Save
button.
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