So is there no way to issue pings on an IOS-XE box via Netconf then?  It would be beneficial if it would work in both autonomous and controller modes. 

I have experienced the same problem with connecting a Netmeeting client to a 3825 running CME. Initially you can make and receive calls, but after a length of time the Netmeeting client is no longer able to hear what the other party is saying. I am...