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Checklist for Using the ping and traceroute Commands

Purpose

Table 36 provides commands for using the ping command to check the availability of various routers in a network topology, and how to use the traceroute command to check the path that packets travel between routers.

Action

Table 36: Checklist for Using the ping and traceroute Commands

Tasks

Command or Action

Check the Accessibility of Two Routers on the Edge

Use Loopback Addresses

ping remote-host count requests
traceroute remote-host

Use Interface Addresses

ping interface-address count requests
traceroute interface-address

Examples of Unsuccessful ping and traceroute Commands

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