Ping Endpoint Plugin

Ping protocol plugin allows for ICMP Ping messages toward endpoints.

Configuration

The following configuration can be set:

Example: Host Setup

The following example sets the host.

@Ping {
    Host example.com
}

Example: All

The following example sets all configurable properties.

@Ping {
    Host         example.com
    DontFragment true
    Timeout      0.5
    TTL          8
}

Outgoing Message “Send”

Outgoing message will send ping request.

Example: Basic

We can send message without any extra paramters.

Send >Ping

Example: Override TTL

We can override any parameter (other than Host) in the outgoing message.

Send >Ping {
    TTL 4
}

Incoming Message “Reply”

Reply will arrive with status of the ping.

Example: Basic

Successful response.

Reply <Ping {
    Address "1.1.1.1"
    Status Success
    RoundtripTime "0.013s"
}

Example: Failure

Timed out response.

Reply <Ping {
    Address "192.168.253.254"
    Status  TimedOut
}