NetworkingLesson 31Free preview

Bash Ping

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Summary

The ping command tests the network connection by sending an ICMP package to the destination host and waiting for a response. The results show response times and missing packets, making it easy to assess tissue health. The ping runs continuously until it is stopped with Ctrl+C, unless limited to -c option.

Key points

The ping host sends the ICMP packet repeatedly
c N sent N pack and stopped
0% packet loss means a stable connection
Response time in ms shows latency

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