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title: "Network Tools tool"
slug: "network-tools-tool"
updated: 2023-03-28T14:22:36Z
published: 2023-03-28T14:22:36Z
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# Network Tools tool

This provides essential network communication tools ("ping", "traceroute" and "DNS lookup"). Output is displayed in the *Command Output* panel. Displays this dialog.

### Send a Ping

This command-line utility checks if a network device is reachable. The command sends a request over the network to a specific device. If successful, a response from the device is displayed.

1. Go to *System :: Toolkit*.
2. Click **Network Tools** icon (displays dialog).
3. In the *Ping or Traceroute and IP Address* menu, enter **IP Address.**
4. On **Interface** drop-down, select one (selection depends on available interfaces: eth0, eth1, backplane0, backplane1, docker0, sit0, tap0, tap1, Source IP Address).
5. Click **Ping**.
6. Review results in *Command Output* panel.

### Send a Traceroute

A traceroute sends ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) packets. Every router during the packet transfer is identified. This determines if the routers effectively transferred the data.

1. Go to *System :: Toolkit*.
2. Click **Network Tools** icon (displays dialog).
3. In the *Ping or Traceroute and IP Address* menu, enter **IP Address**
4. On **Interface** drop-down, select one (selection depends on available interfaces: eth0, eth1, backplane0, backplane1, docker0, sit0, tap0, tap1, Source IP Address).
5. Click **Traceroute**
6. Review results in *Command Output* panel.

### Run a DNS Lookup

This process looks for the DNS record returned from a DNS server. Devices need to translate email addresses and domain names into meaningful numerical addresses.

1. Go to *System :: Toolkit*.
2. Click **Network Tools** icon.
3. In the *Perform a DNS Lookup* menu, enter **Host name**.
4. Click **Lookup**.
5. Review results in *Command Output* panel.

### Detect MTU

1. Go to *System :: Toolkit*.
2. Click **Network Tools** icon.
3. In the *Ping or Traceroute and IP Address* menu, enter **IP Address.**
4. On **Interface** drop-down, select one (selection depends on available interfaces: eth0, eth1, backplane0, backplane1, docker0, sit0, tap0, tap1, Source IP Address – enter Source IP Address).
5. Click **Detect MTU.**
6. Review results in *Command Output* panel.