test the ability of the source co mputer to reach a specified disti nation computer... Ping command is usu ally used as a sim ple way to verify t hat a computer can commnicate over the network with anothe r computer network device.. -t this is option will pin g the target until you for ce it stop using ctrl -c Ping-a address • The utilities 》 Ping utility tests the net work path between the appliance and a nother host. • Address enter the host name or IP addre ss of the site or host you wish to ping an d press the enter key on your keyboard. • Ping.sends four ICMP packets to the hos t defined in the address field. -A this ping command option will resolve if possible the hostname of an ip address t arget. Thank you for listening our report.