Network: Ping
Networking Ping
1 Overview
Ping, a network utility, is used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (IP) network. It also measures the round-trip time for messages sent from the originating host to a destination computer.
The name “ping” comes from the sonar sound used by submarines to detect other objects in the water.
In the context of networking, “ping” is analogous to sending a signal to determine if a remote host is responsive.
The basic syntax of the ping command is as follows:
Here, “destination” can be an IP address or a domain name. The command sends Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request messages to the destination and waits for Echo Reply messages. The round-trip time and other statistics are displayed as output.
Ping is a valuable tool for network troubleshooting and diagnostics, providing insights into network connectivity and latency.
