ping6

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Send ICMP ECHO_REQUEST packets to network hosts via IPv6 address. Note: `ping6` has been merged to `ping` in modern systems.

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Subcommands (1)

ping6.py

Check if an IPv6 host is reachable using ICMPv6. Sends ICMPv6 echo requests and listens for echo replies. Note: Requires root privileges for raw socket access (e.g., run with `sudo`). Part of the Impacket suite.

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Examples (5)

Ping a host

ping6 host

Ping a host only a specific number of times

ping6 -c count host

Ping a host, specifying the interval in seconds between requests (default is 1 second)

ping6 -i seconds host

Ping a host without trying to lookup symbolic names for addresses

ping6 -n host

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

ping6 -a host

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