Mac Ping 30 Demo

MacPing tests how well your AppleTalk or IP (Internet Protocol) network carries data packets. Just as a sonar or radar system sends a signal and waits for the echo, MacPing sends "probe" packets and waits for responses from the various devices connected to that network. If all the responses return, then your network is probably working well. If a few (or many) responses are lost, MacPing can help you diagnose what's wrong. MacPing differs from other network testing programs in that it tests in parallel all the devices on a particular AppleTalk network or zone, or devices in a range of IP addresses. This allows you to compare the responses of different devices on the same network to determine the cause of network problems. Note that MacPing will not flood the network with packets: it sends only one packet into the network at any time. For more information about running MacPing, read the Quick Tutorial section in the Help window. Read the Troubleshooting Networks help text to learn more about ways to use MacPing to isolate problems. Requirements MacPing requires at least a Macintosh Plus computer, running System 6.0.5 or newer. It also requires a network connection, either LocalTalk, EtherTalk, or dial-up connections such as Apple Remote Access (ARA), Shiva Dial-In, or others. MacPing is compatible with System 7.0 and works with both Phase I and Phase II AppleTalk software. If you wish to test IP devices, you must also install MacTCP 2.0.4 or newer.