WESII User Manual
Manual-WESII-Rev1205A
Copyright © KBC Networks 2012
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The main purpose for a ping watchdog is a quick solution to re-connect the RF link in
the event of interference, a network issue or where some other site specific adverse
condition locks up a Host/AP or Client. Rebooting the device can clear ARP (Address
Resolution Protocol) tables or resolve other network issues that might have forced
the unit to lock up. Rebooting may temporarily solve the issue but may not address
an actual network or other site specific condition. The tool gives the ability to re-
establish a wireless connection and streaming video in the event the unit loses the
RF link to its mate radio. Though this tool limits down time it may only mask the
greater environmental problems at the site. KBC Networks recommends trouble-
shooting all system and connection issues before resorting to the ping watchdog
tool.
Note:
If the IP selected is not on the network, is not powered up or some other
issue exists, the unit enabled with ping watchdog will continue to reboot until ping
watchdog is disabled. Please disable or reset the watchdog to a different IP in the
event the configured IP is known to be unreachable.
Services: Network Ping
3.2.2.2
The network ping tool enables an IP address to be to be pinged from within the
WESII unit which can help to confirm an Ethernet cable connection between the
WESII unit and the Ethernet device it is connected to. This tool can ping any IP on
the network given that the wireless unit has an established connection either
wirelessly or over cable.
Click the “Ping Utility” button and the following screen will appear.
