Answer | The Diagnostics page in the SBG6580-2 includes various tools that are used for troubleshooting IP connectivity issues. This document describes how to utilize the Ping and Traceroute functions.
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Ping (Packet Internet Gopher) is a test used to check connectivity from the SBG6580-2 to another device on the Internet or the LAN (Local Area Network).  Using the ping feature, the SBG6580-2 sends a small packet of data to a device and waits for a reply from that device. If the device replies, this confirms that the SBG6580-2 and that device can communicate with each other.Â
Traceroute is another test used to map the network path from the SBG6580-2 to a remote device on the Internet. This can be useful when a device fails the ping test.  If the device can be accessed, the traceroute test will display every hop taken to get to the destination. If it cannot be accessed, the SBG6580-2 will display the last hop taken before the connection is terminated.  This is useful to pinpoint the location of a connectivity issue.
NOTE: Some devices are configured to block incoming ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) packets. As a result, the ping and traceroute tests may fail, although the device itself is up and running.
How to Access the Ping & Traceroute Utilities
- Launch a Firefox or Safari browser.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. Â
NOTE: A browser message on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera, may appear when accessing the Web Manager. The message includes 192.168.01 uses an unsupported protocol and ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH. The Web Manager uses an earlier version of the TLS protocol and does not match the version allowed by the web browser.  Safari browsers on Apple PC and mobile devices are not impacted.  The workaround to access the Web Manager with a PC is to use the Firefox browser and set the TLS version to 1. For workaround instructions refer to article # 19435 - 192.168.0.1 uses an unsupported protocol.Â
 - A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager. There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager. For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
 - On the Login page, enter admin or a customized username in the Username field.
 - Enter password or a customized password in the Password field.
NOTE: On later versions of the SBG6580-2, the Wi-Fi Security Key is used as the default admin password printed on the bottom white label. For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 18752 – SBG6580-2: Web Manager Access.
 - Click the Login button.  The Home page will appear.
 - Move the mouse cursor over Status on the main menu and click the Diagnostics link on the sub-menu. The Status - Diagnostics page will appear.
Using the Ping Wan Utility
The Ping WAN utility is used to check connectivity from the SBG6580-2 to another device on the Internet.
- Click the drop-down menu under the Select Utility heading and select Ping WAN.
 - Enter the IP address for the SBG6580-2 to ping into the Target field.
 - Leave the Ping Size option at default 64 bytes for each ping attempt.
 - Leave the No. of Pings option at default 3 in which the SBG6580-2 will ping the target IP address.
 - Leave the Ping Interval option at default 1 for the SBG6580-2 to wait (in milliseconds) before sending each ping attempt.
 - Click the Start Test button to start the ping test.  The results will be displayed below. Â
NOTE: To stop the ping test click the Abort Test button and to clear the results click the Clear Results button.
Using the Ping LAN Utility
The Ping LAN utility is used to check connectivity from the SBB6580-2 to another device on the LAN (Local Area Network).
- Click the drop-down menu under the Select Utility heading, and select Ping LAN.
 - Enter the IP address of the device to ping in the Target field.
 - Leave the Ping Size option at default 64 bytes for each ping attempt.
 - Leave the No. of Pings option at default 3 in which SBG6580-2 will ping the device.
 - Leave the Ping Interval option at default 1000 for the SBG6580-2 to wait (in milliseconds) before sending each ping attempt.
 - Click the Start Test button to start the ping test.  The results will be displayed below. Â
NOTE: To stop the ping test click the Abort Test button and to clear the results click the Clear Results button.
Using the Traceroute Utility
- Click the drop-down menu under the Select Utility heading, and select Traceroute.
 - Enter the IP address or Host Name of the destination device in the Target field.
 - Leave the Max Hops option at default 30 for the Traceroute operation performs before stopping.
 - Leave the Data Size option at default 32 to be sent to the destination device.
 - Leave the Base Port option at - default 33434.Â
 - Click the Resolve Host drop-down menu, and choose the desired setting.
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NOTE: Select On if it is desired to list the hostname of every gateway (hop) used during the Traceroute operation. Select Off if it is desired to list the IP address of every hop.
 - Click the Start Test button to start the Traceroute test. The results will displayed below.
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