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<DIV><FONT size=1>can someone tell me if there is a way to check the state of a
host with something like ping that will work on all ip hosts. I am unable
to use ping as our routers will not allow ping to operate due to Nachi virus
filtering.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=1>many thanks</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=1>Brad.</FONT></DIV>
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