ping6.py Command Examples

Simple ICMPv6 ping using Impacket to check if an IPv6 host is reachable. Sends ICMPv6 echo requests and listens for echo replies. Requires root privileges for raw socket access (e.g., run with sudo). More information: https://github.com/fortra/impacket.

• Ping an IPv6 host from a specified source IPv6 address:

ping6.py {{source_ipv6}} {{destination_ipv6}}

• Ping 2001:db8::2 from 2001:db8::1:

ping6.py 2001:db8::1 2001:db8::2