Ping

Introduction

This Ping tool measures if a host is reachable and how long packets take to travel there and back (latency). It’s built for anyone diagnosing connectivity, packet loss, or routing issues—ideal for checking if a server is up, a region is reachable, or whether network lag is the culprit.

What is this tool?

Ping sends small packets to a target host (domain or IP) and listens for replies. It reports round-trip time (RTT) in milliseconds and whether any packets were lost. Consistently low, stable ping means a responsive path; high or erratic ping indicates congestion, distance, throttling, or filtering.

Why use this tool?

- Uptime check: Quickly see if a host responds.
- Latency check: Measure responsiveness for apps, calls, or games.
- Troubleshooting: Spot packet loss or spikes that cause lag.
- Routing insight: Identify if issues are network path–related vs. app/server-side.
- Verification: Confirm changes (DNS, firewall, routing) made a host reachable.

How to use it

1) Enter a hostname or IP (e.g., example.com or 203.0.113.10).
2) Click “Start Ping.”
3) Review average latency (ms), min/max, and any packet loss.
4) If latency is high or loss appears, test again from another network or after disabling VPN/firewall rules.
5) Use results to escalate to your ISP/hosting provider or adjust firewall/CDN settings.

Example

Input: example.com
Output: Avg ping 24 ms, min 21 ms, max 31 ms, 0% packet loss
Interpretation: Host is reachable and responsive; suitable for interactive use.

Another example (problem case)

Input: example.net
Output: Avg ping 180 ms, min 150 ms, max 340 ms, 8% packet loss
Interpretation: Reachable but degraded; could be congestion, distance, throttling, or filtering. Retest from another network and check firewall/CDN.

FAQ

Do you store the hosts I test?

No—ping targets are used only for live checks and aren’t retained.

Why do results differ from my local ping?

Location, peering, Wi‑Fi quality, VPNs, and firewalls differ. This test reflects the path from the test server. Try multiple tests/times.

What is good ping?

- <30–50 ms: strong for gaming/voice.
- 50–100 ms: generally fine for browsing/streaming.
- >100–150 ms: noticeable delay; investigate path or distance.
Stability (low jitter) matters as much as the number.

What causes packet loss?

Congestion, bad Wi‑Fi, ISP/peering issues, firewall/rate limits, or overloaded servers. Try wired connection, disable VPN, retest off-peak, or contact the host/ISP.