Ping (stands for Packet Internet groper) is a popular command-line tool to check network related issues. PING is used for connectivity checking of any network or any host or device of any or other networks. Every OS has this inbuilt. And basically, it tells you how long it takes for a “data packet” to travel from your computer to a server and back to your computer. The more time it takes the slower your connection.
A “Ping” is a basic internet program that allows one to verify that a certain IP address exists and can accept requests. Pinging acts as a notification to search engines that you have updated your RSS feed on your site. Once a search engine receives the ping they will typically schedule an immediate refresh of your feed so they have the latest content. This is the easiest way to get your blog or RSS feed indexed by search engines.
According to the author, the name Ping comes from sonar terminology. In sonar, a ping is an audible sound wave sent out to find an object. If the sound hits the object, the sound waves will reflect, or echo, back to the source. The distance and location of the object can be determined by measuring the time and direction of the returning sound wave.
Similarly, the ping command sends out an echo request. If it finds the target system, the remote host sends back an echo reply. The distance (number of hops) to the remote system can be determined from the reply, as well as the conditions in-between (packet loss and time to respond). While the author of the ping utility said the name of the program was simply based on the sound of sonar, others sometimes say that Ping is an acronym for Packet InterNet Groper.
As a matter of fact, Ping is the most reliable operational tool, all the operational staff managing the networks around the world understand Ping as the last resort. If you raise any connectivity issue to your operations they will ask you about the Ping result. Perform Ping Speed Test.
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