ping
ping - Enhanced Network Reachability
The ping module provides an enhanced interface for the standard connectivity test, supporting multiple visualization modes to better understand network performance and latency.
When to Activate
- When checking if a remote host is reachable via ICMP.
- When needing a visual representation (heatmap, bar chart) of network latency over time.
- When exporting reachability data to CSV or TSV for analysis.
Core Principles & Rules
- Visualization: Use
--heatmapor--barfor immediate visual feedback on latency stability. - Data-Friendly: Supports structured output formats for integration with monitoring tools.
Patterns & Examples
Visual Monitoring
# Ping a host and display a real-time heatmap of latency
x ping --heatmap bing.com
Data Export
# Ping a host 10 times and output results as CSV
x ping -c 10 --csv 8.8.8.8
Checklist
- Confirm the target host address.
- Verify if a specific visualization mode is requested.
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