Ping your host server

You can use the Ping utility in iSeries™ Navigator to test your TCP/IP connection.

To ping your system, complete the following steps:
  1. Start iSeries Navigator and expand your iSeries server > Network.
  2. Right-click TCP/IP Configuration and select Utilities.
  3. Click Ping to display the Ping dialog box.
  4. Type your host name in the Ping box (for example, companyname.com).
  5. Click Ping Now.

Messages display in the Results box to tell you the status of your connection.

Related tasks
Check system status