On routers/switches, the privileged EXEC command ping (without arguments) launches an interactive extended ping. It allows source IP selection, DF-bit toggling, and different data patterns—essential for isolating routing or firewall issues.
Para parar e ver as estatísticas finais, pressione . ping estendido
Pressione . O sistema enviará pacotes indefinidamente. not absolute truth.
You need to troubleshoot beyond Layer 3 (routing), or if you’re just checking whether a website is up—a standard ping or a browser works fine. ping estendido
Ping uses ICMP, which routers often deprioritize or block. An extended ping showing 2% loss doesn’t guarantee your TCP-based web traffic has any loss. It’s a proxy metric, not absolute truth.