# ping

> MAC ping server settings. With the server enabled, the router answers pings sent to its MAC address (/ping ). For examples, see MAC server.

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## tool/mac-server/ping 
**Type:** Settings Directory

MAC ping server settings. With the server enabled, the router answers pings sent to its MAC address (`/ping <MAC address>`). For examples, see [MAC server](../../../management-tools/mac-server).

<ArgTable c1="Argument" c2="Type" c3="Description">
<ArgTableRow arg="enabled" typ="bool">Whether the router answers MAC pings. It is also needed for the router's own MAC pings: with the server disabled, they fail with the status `unknown interface`. ARP ping does not depend on this setting. Default: yes.</ArgTableRow>
</ArgTable>