PING monitor command PING monitor command Syntax PING node Function Test the network connection to a node. Usage Considerations This command is relevant only to controllers with the AdeptNet option. Parameters node Name or dotted-decimal IP address of the network node with which communication will be attempted. If a node name is used, it must have been defined in the eV+ configuration file or by an FSET command or instruction. Details This command tests the network connection to a named or addressed node. If the node responds, the command displays Success. If the node does not respond within 5 seconds, the command displays Node not reachable.
Examples To determine if a node named server2 is successfully connected, type ping server2 The Success response indicates that the connection was successful. The response Node not reachable indicates that the connection was not successful. To determine if a node whose IP address is 172.16.200.1 is connected, type ping 172.16.200.1 Related Keywords FSET monitor command NET monitor command eV+Language Reference Guide, v2.x, 18319-000 Rev A Page 401