NAME

ping − network debugging

SYNOPSIS

/usr/etc/ping host [ timeout ]

DESCRIPTION

Ping repeatedly sends an icmp echo packet to host and reports whether or not a reply was received.  It keeps trying until timeout seconds have elapsed, or an answer is received.  The default timeout is 20 seconds.  The host argument can be a name or an internet address. 

SEE ALSO

icmp(4P)

Sun Release 3.2  —  Last change: 1 February 1985