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Ping Test
Send ICMP echo requests to any IP address or domain to test reachability, measure latency, and detect packet loss.
How to Use
Use Ping Test in 4 Steps
01
Enter host
Type the IP address or domain name you want to ping.
02
Start ping
Click ping to send ICMP echo requests to the target.
03
Review results
See the round-trip time, packet loss, and TTL.
04
Analyze latency
Determine if the host is reachable and how fast it responds.
What is Ping?
Ping is a computer network administration software utility used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (IP) network. It is available for virtually all operating systems that have networking capability, including most embedded network administration software.
How does Ping work?
Ping operates by sending Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request packets to the target host and waiting for an ICMP Echo Reply. The program reports errors, packet loss, and a statistical summary of the results, typically including the minimum, maximum, the mean round-trip times, and standard deviation of the mean.
Common Uses for Ping
- Troubleshooting: Determine if a host is reachable across an IP network.
- Latency Measurement: Measure the round-trip time for messages sent from the originating host to a destination computer that are echoed back to the source.
- Network Discovery: Discover hosts on a network.
- Quality of Service: Monitor network performance and reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does packet loss indicate?
Packet loss usually indicates congestion, filtering, route instability, or intermittent link quality issues.
Can ping fail even when a website loads?
Yes. Many hosts block ICMP while still serving HTTP/HTTPS traffic.
What is a good ping value?
Lower is better. Sub-30ms is excellent for nearby regions; 30–100ms is common for general internet routing.
Ping Metrics
RTTRound-Trip Time
TTLTime to Live
Packet Loss% of lost packets