This program is similar to ping, but tests connectivity at the link layer (layer 2) instead of the network layer (layer 3). This works like the HP-UX linkloop utility. It was tested between Linux and HP-UX. There is also a "server-side" utility.

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GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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Operating Systems

Linux

Languages

English

Intended Audience

Information Technology

User Interface

Command-line

Programming Language

C

Related Categories

C Network Monitoring Software

Registered

2007-04-25