net_ping – Tests reachability using ping from a network device¶
New in version 2.4.
Parameters¶
Notes¶
Note
- For Windows targets, use the win_ping module instead.
- For targets running Python, use the ping module instead.
- This module is supported on ansible_network_osnetwork platforms. See the Network Platform Options for details.
Examples¶
- name: Test reachability to 10.10.10.10 using default vrf
  net_ping:
    dest: 10.10.10.10
- name: Test reachability to 10.20.20.20 using prod vrf
  net_ping:
    dest: 10.20.20.20
    vrf: prod
- name: Test unreachability to 10.30.30.30 using default vrf
  net_ping:
    dest: 10.30.30.30
    state: absent
- name: Test reachability to 10.40.40.40 using prod vrf and setting count and source
  net_ping:
    dest: 10.40.40.40
    source: loopback0
    vrf: prod
    count: 20
Return Values¶
Common return values are documented here, the following are the fields unique to this module:
Status¶
- This module is not guaranteed to have a backwards compatible interface. [preview]
- This module is maintained by the Ansible Community. [community]
Authors¶
- Jacob McGill (@jmcgill298)
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