Answer to Question #289784 in Computer Networks for Timmy

Question

Ping to a destination machine does not work. What could be the reasons?

Answer 1

Ping to a destination machine does not work. What could be the reasons?

Answer:

Start by defining the word ping-it is a valuable tool for trouble shooting all internet problems.

A ping measures time it takes for packets to be sent from the local host to a destination computer and back. It records any losses along the way .Whe a ping command is issued, a ping signal is sent to a specified address.

Reasons for ping failure

1.If the link transmission ,delay too long will cause ping failure.

2.If the network layer of the device does not work properly.

3.When host or destination IP does not exist.

4.An improper IP setting causes a ping general failure-routing entries are not on the device.