# ping.cif
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==name ping

==short-description

Tests whether a network host is reachable.

==see-also

L<iap|iap>, L<rconn|rconn>

==argument string address optional

The IP address to ping. If not specified, C<127.0.0.1> will be used.

==option int n num-packets

The total number of packets to send (defaults to 5).

==option int t time

Time interval between packets in seconds (defaults to 1).

==option int i iap

The Internet Access Point to use. If not specified uses the system default.

==copyright

Copyright (c) 2009 - 2010 Accenture. All rights reserved.