The Ping System(s) tool sends an ICMP Echo request. This tool can be run on single devices and multi-selected devices.
NOTE: The system (rather than the route type used to run the action) determines whether the Ping System(s) action returns an IPv6 or an IPv4 address.
To run the tool:
1. Right-click on a device.
2. Select Right Click Tools > Console Tools > Ping System(s).
Running the action on a single device opens the following window:
Running the action on multiple devices opens the Multiple Computers window:
Recast Permissions
| Network plugin | PingComputer permission |
Microsoft Permissions
- Requires ICMP Echo be allowed through the firewall.