DNSLOOKUP

Ping Tool

Measure network latency to a domain or IP address.

Ping Tool

Enter a domain name or IP address to measure network latency.

Number of packets to send (1-20). Default is 4.

About Ping

Ping (Packet Internet Groper) is a network utility that measures the round-trip time for packets sent from the local host to a destination computer and back. It's one of the most fundamental network diagnostic tools used by system administrators and network engineers.

How Ping Works

Ping works by sending Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request packets to the target host and waiting for an ICMP Echo Reply. The time between when the Echo Request is sent and when the Echo Reply is received is measured, providing the round-trip time (RTT).

Understanding the Results

  • Round-Trip Time (RTT): The time it takes for a packet to go from your computer to the destination and back
  • Packet Loss: The percentage of packets that were sent but not received back
  • TTL (Time To Live): A value that prevents packets from circulating indefinitely in the network

Common Uses

  • Testing if a host is reachable
  • Measuring network latency
  • Diagnosing network connectivity issues
  • Monitoring network performance over time
  • Testing Quality of Service (QoS) for real-time applications

Interpreting Latency

  • Less than 50ms: Excellent latency, ideal for real-time applications
  • 50-100ms: Good latency, acceptable for most applications
  • More than 100ms: Higher latency, may impact real-time applications

PING FAQs