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ping

SafeBasic reachability test

ping <target>

Sends ICMP echo to check reachability and latency. First step in triage. -t pings continuously (stop with Ctrl+C).

Examples

  • ping 8.8.8.8External reachability without DNS
  • ping -t 192.168.1.1Continuous ping to watch for drops

Syntax

ping [-t] [-n count] [-l size] <target>

Before you run it

Read-only; remember to stop -t.

Used when you see

No network connectivity
1
Check external reachability firstUse 8.8.8.8 to rule out DNS
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Cannot connect remotely / VPN
1
Check reachabilityIs it reachable at all?
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Printer won't print
3
Verify network reachability to the printer
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