14 IP tests
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14 IP tests
14.1 IP ping
In IP ping, ARGUS tests whether a connection exists via Ethernet or xDSL using a DSLAM
and whether the ATM/IP network to the internet service provider (ISP) or another computer
or server address is possible. ARGUS sends a test packet to a specified IP address
(remote station) and waits for a response packet. On the basis of the received response
packet, is it possible to draw conclusions as to the availability and delay of the ATM/IP
network. It is also possible to measure the maximum data packet size of the path.
The IP ping the following parameters:
Protocol-independent parameters
The opening of test parameters is described in the chapter "Configuring accesses", see
page 30.
Setting
Description
Test parameters:
IP ping:
IP address
Address of remote station. ARGUS can store up to 10 IP addresses.
The stored IP addresses are available in all profiles.
ARGUS displays the ten available slots for
IP addresses. Mark the line with the IP
address you wish to edit using the cursor
keys (in this example the first slot is marked
(1/10)).
as name, IPv4 or IPv6
number
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The address can be saved in the form of
an IPv4 number, IPv6 number or a
name.
Default:
www.argus.info
<Edit>
Edits the selected IP
address.