🎯 Ping
The Ping tool sends ICMP echo requests to a host and measures how long the reply takes. It reports round-trip time (latency) and whether any packets were lost — a basic but powerful connectivity check.
What it does
The Ping tool sends ICMP echo requests to a host and measures how long the reply takes. It reports round-trip time (latency) and whether any packets were lost — a basic but powerful connectivity check.
How to use it
Enter a hostname or IP (for example 1.1.1.1) and run the test. Ping sends several packets and shows the time for each, plus minimum, maximum and average latency and any packet loss.
Real-world example
If a video call keeps dropping, ping your router and then a public server like 8.8.8.8. Low, stable times to the router but high jitter or loss to the internet point to a WAN or ISP problem rather than a local one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would ping show 100% loss even if a site loads?
Some networks and hosts block ICMP echo requests for security, so ping fails while HTTP (ports 80/443) still works. No reply to ping does not prove the host is down.
What is a 'good' ping time?
On a local network, 1–5 ms is typical. Across a country, 20–60 ms is normal. Over long distances or satellite links, 150+ ms is expected. Lower and more stable is better for real-time apps.
What causes high latency or jitter?
Congestion, long physical distance, weak Wi-Fi, and overloaded intermediate routers all add delay. Inconsistent (jittery) latency is especially harmful to voice and video calls.