An IP test will verify that the IP network is configured properly and connected to the Internet. Depending on the IP options
purchased, the following tests are possible;
8.2.1 Ping Test
PING is a popular computer network tool used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network. A Ping is
performed by sending an “echo request” or ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) to the target host and listening for “echo
response” replies.
Ping Setup Tab:
The following setup selections are available;
Profile - Recall a Ping profile from memory or create a new test setup
Destination - Enter the destination IP address or URL to Ping
Number of Pings - Enter the number of Ping attempts that will be performed to reach the network device
Length - Enter the buffer size that will be sent to the network device to be detected
Pings/second - Enter the Ping repetition rate
Time-out - Enter the maximum time allowed between an ICMP ping and echo response.
Ping Result tab:
The following results are displayed;
Ping status - Pass or Fail
Destination IP address
Number of Pings Sent
Number of Pings Received
Unreachable and Missing Pings
PING also estimates the round-trip time, in milliseconds
Current - the current time for a Ping request to be answered.
Minimum - the minimum time recorded for a Ping request to be answered.
Maximum - the maximum time recorded for a Ping request to be answered.
Average - the average time required for a Ping request to be answered.
Ping Setup
Ping Result
8.2.2 Trace Route
Trace Route is a common method used to find the route to the destination IP address or URL. It is often used to identify routing
problems and unreachable destinations. All the remote IP addresses and their response times are displayed indicating possible
network congestion points.
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