Commonly used · Troubleshooting the network

ping: Check host connectivity

Syntax

ping [-c times] Host

Options

-c

Send times, sandbox maximum 10

Examples

ping -c 2 example.com

Usage and sandbox support

Only simulates example.com and teaches IP, no real network packets are sent.

Hands-on exercises

• Send two connectivity probesEveryday

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