Example of a "Down" Network

In this example, the collection represents a mixed network of wired and wireless components, all driven by a Linksys router.  The path from the router to the internet passes through a DSL modem and, in addidtion, tests the local ISP's DNS server for throughness.  After that, various Internet hosts are targeted so that the users can be sure that important remote sites such as email servers are operational.

In the case below, a server called "Bellevue Server" is not responding.  It is marked in red and its IP address is given.  The right-hand window is divided into three panes:



Notice the "icons" or small images to the left of each target in the collection (left-hand) pane.  There are eight possible icons that indicate the type of ping, whether or not the item is vital and whether or not the item is currently being ignored.

grey with lightning indicates non-vital, active ping target
grey with slash indicates non-vital, inactive ping target
green with lightning indicates vital, active ping target
green with slash indicates vital, inactive ping target
grey with computer indicates non-vital, active TCP port target 
grey with computer and slash indicates non-vital, inactive TCP port target
green with computer indicates vital, active target TCP port target
green with computer and slash   indicates vital, active target TCP port target

So the large lightning bolt indicates a, ICMP "ping" target and the smaller bolt with a computer indiates a TCP port probe target.  The red slash indicates the item is currently being ignored.  The green background indicates that the target is vital, the grey background indicates that the target is not vital.

There are other icons to indicate groups of targets, but they follow the same conventions regarding background color and a red slash.

PingView and the Taskbar

If you choose "Minimize to Icon" from the Options menu, the network status will appear in the taskbar as an icon of a colored globe.

Indicates network is up
Indicates network is down
Indicates network status is transitioning