Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface
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Ping Host Page
Ping is a network tool used to test whether a particular host or IP address
is reachable across an IP network. Using the Ping Host page, you can
determine if a target server or another Dominion PX is accessible.
To ping the host:
1. Choose Diagnostics > Ping Host. The Ping Host page appears.
2. Type either the hostname or IP address into the IP Address/Host
Name field.
Note: The host name cannot exceed 232 characters in length.
Trace Route to Host Page
Trace route is a network tool used to determine the route taken to the
provided hostname or IP address.
To trace the route to the host:
1. Choose Diagnostics > Trace Route to Host. The Trace Route to Host
page opens.
2. Type either the IP address or host name into the IP Address/Host
Name field.
Note: The host name cannot exceed 232 characters in length.
3. Choose the maximum hops from the drop-down list (5 to 50 in
increments of 5).