| Task | Command | |------|---------| | | ping google.com | | Continuous ping (Windows) | ping -t google.com | | Basic ping (Mac/Linux) | ping google.com | | 10 pings only | ping -n 10 google.com (Win) / ping -c 10 google.com (Mac/Linux) | | Ping your router | ping 192.168.1.1 (or 192.168.0.1) | | Test without DNS | ping 8.8.8.8 | | Stop a continuous ping | Press Ctrl + C | | Save results to file | ping google.com -t > C:\pinglog.txt (Win) |
| Error Message | Meaning | Fix | |---------------|---------|-----| | Request timed out | No response within timeout | Firewall blocking, server down, or routing issue | | Destination host unreachable | Your device can’t find the path | Check your default gateway, Wi-Fi connection | | Ping: unknown host | Can’t resolve domain name | DNS problem – try ping 8.8.8.8 instead | | TTL expired in transit | Too many network hops | Routing loop or too far away | | General failure | Network interface issue | Check network adapter, restart PC | | 100% packet loss | No replies at all | Disconnected cable, wrong IP, or destination is offline | ping test easy
A ping test, also known as a ping command, is a network utility that sends a series of packets to a specified IP address or domain name and measures the time it takes for them to return. The term "ping" comes from the sonar terminology, where a sound wave is sent out to detect objects underwater. Similarly, in networking, a ping test sends out a "sound wave" (a packet) to detect the presence of a device or a website. | Task | Command | |------|---------| | | ping google
This guide breaks down how to perform a on any device and how to read the results like a pro. What is a Ping Test? This guide breaks down how to perform a
When interpreting ping test results, look for the following: