What is the Purpose of This Test

Verifies if the next hop or an IPv6 address is reachable from the interface.

When Can You Run This Test

Run this test to check the following:
  • IPv6 reachability
  • Packet Loss
  • RTT

For instructions, see Run Remote Diagnostic Tests on Edges.

What to Check in the Test Output

Run the Ping IPv6 test on the required Edge. Check if the output displays Reachable. For a successful PING test, packet transmitted must be equal to packet received. If not, capture the Interface and Destination IP addresses to see where the packet is getting dropped. Following is an example of the test output: