Tag: Ping
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Resolving ping6 Issues on macOS with Multiple Network Interfaces
When using macOS with both Ethernet and Wi-Fi enabled, you might encounter issues with the ping6 command failing to receive packets unless you explicitly specify a network interface. For instance, running ping6 dns.google may yield no response, but ping6 dns.google -I en1 works correctly. This problem is primarily caused by the system’s inability to determine… Read more…
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An Overview of TCPing: A Useful Network Diagnostic Tool
TCPing is a powerful utility designed for network diagnostics and performance monitoring, particularly useful for troubleshooting connectivity issues. Similar to the traditional ICMP-based ping, TCPing utilizes the TCP protocol to probe network services, providing a practical alternative when ICMP traffic is restricted or unavailable. What is TCPing? At its core, TCPing tests the reachability of… Read more…