net-test ping

Purpose

Test connectivity to a specified host name or IP address.

Syntax

net-test ping host

Parameters

host
Host name or IP address of the remote system

Related Commands

For other diagnostic commands, see net-test available, net-test dns, and net-test tcp.

Example

Test connectivity to a specified host name. The remote system is reachable.
Console> net-test ping system1.rtp.raleigh.ibm.com
Ok
Console>
Test connectivity to a specified address. The remote system is not reachable.
Console> net-test ping 4.4.4.4
ping failed   
Console>