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tailscale: Ping a peer node at the Tailscale layer and display which route it took for each response.

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$ tailscale ping ${select}

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The command "tailscale ping ${select}" is likely used in a context where the Tailscale software is being utilized. It allows you to perform a ping test to a selected target or destination.

Here's a breakdown of the command components:

"tailscale": Refers to the Tailscale software, which provides secure networking capabilities, including creating virtual private networks (VPNs) and connecting devices across networks securely.
"ping": A command used to test network connectivity between two devices. It sends small data packets to the specified destination and checks the response time and successful reception. It's commonly used to troubleshoot network issues or measure latency.
"${select}": Represents a placeholder for the target or destination that you want to ping. You need to replace "${select}" with the specific IP address, hostname, or domain name of the device you want to test network connectivity with.

Overall, this command allows you to test the connectivity between your current device running Tailscale and the specified target device by using the ping functionality provided by Tailscale.

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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