ping:tldr:71c78

ping: Ping host and ring the bell when a packet is received (if your terminal supports it).

ping

$ ping -a ${host}

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The command "ping -a ${host}" is used to check the network connectivity between your computer and a specified "host" (typically a website or IP address). Here is a breakdown of the command:

"ping": This is the command used to send a network request, called an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo request, to the specified host.
"-a": This option is used to resolve IP addresses to their corresponding hostnames. It attempts to retrieve the hostname associated with the IP address of the host being pinged.
"${host}": This is a placeholder for the actual hostname or IP address of the host you want to ping. You should replace "${host}" with the desired hostname or IP address when executing the command.

In summary, this command allows you to ping a host and also obtain its hostname if it is available.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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