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Online Ping IPv4 tool : Send ICMP packets to ping a destination IP address Domain to check whether it's accessible on the IP network.

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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 measures the round-trip time for messages sent from the originating host to a destination computer that are echoed back to the source.

How it works

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

  • Testing Connectivity: Verifying if a specific server or website is online.
  • Measuring Latency: Checking how fast data travels to a destination (lag).
  • Troubleshooting: Identifying network issues like packet loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it illegal to ping an IP address?
Pinging an IP address is not illegal. An IP address is much like a piece of public information, but any abuse of IP address information is prohibited. To overcome that issue, it's better to hide your IP by using a VPN. After connecting to VPN, it's better to check your IP using What is My IP and its location using the IP address lookup tool.
What is a good ping response time?
Generally, ping times under 20ms are excellent, 20-50ms is good, 50-100ms is acceptable for most uses, and over 150ms may cause noticeable lag in real-time applications like gaming or video calls.
Why does my ping fail?
Ping failures can occur due to: firewall blocking ICMP packets, the target server being offline, network connectivity issues, or incorrect hostname/IP. Try using Reverse DNS lookup to verify the hostname resolves correctly.