Ping an IP Address

[WoodyRoundUp]

Hi guys. i just want to know is there any code that will allow me ping an ip address?
i need to do this because i wan to do a chat room. but, i think by pinging an ip add will not really do. so, is there any way to make sure that the user is still on the page?
thanks for help.
adios.

 

[vcherubini]

Sure:

If you are on a Windows server, just use the system command:

[tt]
system(ping ipaddress);
[/tt]

I am not sure how to do it on Linux though. It might use the same program, but I am not sure.

HTH.

-Vic vic cherubini
vikter@epicsoftware.com

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[WoodyRoundUp]

i tried, but it requires the package header..what should i use as the package header?
thanks..

 

[vcherubini]

What OS are you using?

-Vic vic cherubini
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[WoodyRoundUp]

Windows NT 4.0

Woody

 

[phly9]

what would be the code for a command button named cmdPing to ping the IP address in text box 1 (txt1), and display results in text box 2 (txt2)???

can you help me please?

 

[UnknownPerson]

Dear Woody:

You should check out one of the many ping function implementations in C, C++ (object-oriented), Delphi and even Visual Basic. Just do a search and you'll find your code snippet.

Using the "system" command should be avoided. It makes your program inefficient and dependable on external programs.