When attempting to limit the ping command to a specific time period using
the -w option I am faced with a similar problem as when using the -c
option. The -w option will only stop the ping command after wait seconds if
it recieves a response from the computer being pinged. Otherwise it will
continue to ping that computer indefinately. Is there a fix to limit the
ping command if it does not receive a response from a server such that it
can be automated? The -w command should work regardless of whether the
other computer responds or not.