How to ping an host, icmp ping

[r3d3]

I try to find a solution to ping some devices, icmp ping. I found no solution with Network libray.:sign0163:

 

[Erel]

The Network library supports TCP and UDP. It doesn't support ICMP.

You can use a solution such as this one: how to icmp ping on android - Stack Overflow

You should use Phone.Shell to run the ping command.

 

[schimanski]

Hello!

Is it possible to send a TCP-Ping to a host out of basic4android?

Thanks for help...

 

[Erel]

You can send any information you like over a TCP connection. You cannot however ping other standard network devices as they are expecting ICMP communication.

 

[johnstonf]

Could B4A add it to the network library?

Could B4A add it to the network library? Would be great if they could.

The Network library supports TCP and UDP. It doesn't support ICMP.

You can use a solution such as this one: how to icmp ping on android - Stack Overflow

You should use Phone.Shell to run the ping command.

 

[Erel]

The Java way to ping an IP address is with the InetAddress.IsReachable method. This method is however broken in Android and doesn't work properly. So the only option is to use Shell and run the ping command.

 

[padvou]

The Java way to ping an IP address is with the InetAddress.IsReachable method. This method is however broken in Android and doesn't work properly. So the only option is to use Shell and run the ping command.

How can I wait somehow for the shell to finish and then continue?

 

[NJDude]

Take a look at THIS sample, it may be what you're looking for.

 

[padvou]

Take a look at THIS sample, it may be what you're looking for.

Right on the money!
Thank you very much.