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Ping Test

Test network connectivity and measure latency to any host or IP address.

What is Ping?

Ping is a network utility that tests the reachability of a host on an IP network. It measures the round-trip time for messages sent from your location to a destination computer and back.

Common Uses

  • - Check if a server is online
  • - Measure network latency
  • - Diagnose connection issues
  • - Test network stability

Interpreting Results

  • - <50ms: Excellent latency
  • - 50-100ms: Good latency
  • - >100ms: High latency
  • - 0% packet loss is ideal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ping test?

A ping test sends ICMP echo request packets to a target host and measures the time it takes for responses to return. It helps determine if a host is reachable and how fast the connection is.

What does ping latency mean?

Ping latency (measured in milliseconds) is the round-trip time for a packet to reach the target and return. Lower latency means faster response times. Under 50ms is excellent, 50-100ms is good, and over 100ms may cause noticeable delays.

Why would a ping fail?

Pings can fail due to: the host being offline, firewalls blocking ICMP, network connectivity issues, incorrect hostname/IP, or the target actively refusing ping requests for security reasons.

What is packet loss?

Packet loss occurs when sent packets fail to reach the destination or the response fails to return. 0% packet loss is ideal. Any packet loss indicates network instability or congestion.