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Ping: Packet internet groper

Packet internet groper (Ping) is a popular TCP/IP network utility using the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) to determine the availability and responsiveness of network hosts. A system administrator uses the Ping tool to see if a computer is operating as well as if network connections are intact. The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo function used by the Ping tools is detailed in RFC 792. A small packet is sent through the network to a particular IP address.

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Ping: Packet internet groper