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A T C o m m a n d S p e c i f i c a t i o n - E x p e d i t e a n d M e r l i n
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Ping Command
Description:
The Ping command causes the modem to transmit a single ICMP packet of the specified size to the
ICMP/PING entity of the specified address. The data sent is a simple random pattern that the targeted
destination will return in the same format as it was sent. If the packet is returned, then the path from the
modem to the destination address location is intact. If the message is not returned then the path may not
be intact or the destination address may not be able to respond. The Ping command is a very useful tool
in trouble shooting problems and confirming the modems operation.
Upon issuing the Ping command the modem will send the ICMP Ping message to the destination address.
The modem will wait for a return message. If the destination address returns the Ping message before 20
seconds has elapsed, an OK result code is emitted. If the Ping message is not returned in less than 20
seconds, an ERROR result code is emitted. Additional PING commands must not be issued if a PING
command is already in progress, you must wait for either the OK or the ERROR response.
The ping command can be used to send messages up to 128 bytes in length by adding a forward slash
and a number, 1 to 128, afterwards. If no forward slash is included the Ping message will be 32 bytes in
length.
Format:
ATPING<XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX>/<Length>
To send a ICMP Ping message
IPaddress format
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
where XXX is a number [0 to 255]
Length value range
[1 to 128]
Validity:
Other Considerations:
In earlier versions of the modem software a BUSY result code was emitted upon transmitting the ICMP
Ping message. There is currently no trace route function within the modem. This function is resident in
Windows 95 and can be run using PPP or SLIP and the external stack.
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