Ping

Performs a Ping command to verify IP-level connectivity.

Supported Script Types

Properties

Property Details

IPAddress

The IP Address to ping.
Timeoutms The duration (in milliseconds) to ping this IP address before it is considered unreachable.
TimeVarms Variable that will store the ping response time.

Branches

Branch Details

Reply

Path taken if the target IP Address property responds to the ping.
Timeout Path taken if there is no response for the number of seconds specified.

Tips & Tricks

  • While a reply to the ping statement indicates the target computer is active, it does not necessarily guarantee it is providing the services you expect. For example, an FTP server may respond to a Ping command, but if the FTP services are disabled, you will be unable to connect via an FTP command.
  • A perfectly functioning device might not reply to ping requests if it is configured to filter Ping (ICMP) traffic.