using System.Net.NetworkInformation, is there a way to bind a ping to a specific interface?

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Although the Ping.Send() is easy and straightforward, I can't seem to figure out how to Ping.Send() out of the interface I choose. specifically my WLAN interface or my Ethernet interface when both are connected to separate networks.

Would I have to use the Sockets namespace and the Bind(localEndpoint)?

It seems odd that that binding functionality isn't available in the NetworkInformation.Ping utility. Or is it & I just can't find it?

Thank you

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 14 '10 at 16:18

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ICMP is not socket based. The ping will be sent to the appropriate port based on the routing table.

answered Aug 14 '10 at 16:18

dbasnett

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Ah, so if I understand you correctly, I can look at the routing table to see which interface it would go through and *route add* if necessary. Thanks. – Steve H Aug 14 '10 at 17:57

using System.Net.NetworkInformation, is there a way to bind a ping to a specific interface?

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