Description:
Packet InterNet Groper (PING)
Complete Definition:
A utility to determine whether a specific IP address is accessible. It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. PING is used primarily to troubleshoot Internet connections.It is an abbreviation for Packet Internet Groper.
The ping command is a very common method for troubleshooting the accessibility of devices. It uses a series of Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo messages to determine:
- Whether a remote host is active or inactive.
- The round-trip delay in communicating with the host.
- Packet loss.
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