Verilink 8100A (34-00237) Product Manual - Manual (Page 189)

R e p o r t s 5-5
Type “N” on the Reports menu to display the Network Statistics menu:
Figure 5.2 Network Statistics Menu
To display a specific report, enter the option. For detailed information about
each report in the Network Statistics menu, or information on how to clear
network statistics, proceed to the appropriate section below.
ICMP Statistics Report
To display the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Statistics report,
type “C” on the Network Statistics menu. The ICMP Statistics report displays
details about ICMP received packets, sent packets, and queries, reports, and
messages sent and received.
Parameter Description
Received Packet Information
packets received Total ICMP packets received
discarded for lack of
resources Discarded received packets due to lack of
resources—kernel memory,
packet buffers, etc.
discarded due to internal
errors Discarded received packets due to internal software
errors
discarded for other reasons:
- unrecognized codes
- bad checksum
- packets smaller than
header
- redirects from
non-gateways
Discarded packets due to these reasons:
Not used
Value of the Checksums field in header is incorrect
Size of the ICMP header is larger than the packet size
ICMP Redirect packet from non-gateway
Sent Packet Information
packets sent Total ICMP packets sent
discarded for lack of
resources Discarded transmitted packets due to lack of resources,
such as kernel memory or packet buffers
discarded due to internal
errors Discarded transmitted packets due to internal software
errors
with illegal type or code Discarded transmitted packets due to internal errors