Ping — measure time latency
Ping shows time latency while sending packets from one Internet host to another.
Examples: yoip.com.ua or 17.254.3.183
If you wish to ping some host from your computer follow these steps:
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If you are using Windows
- Go to «Start» —> «Run»
- Type "cmd"
- Press <Enter>
- Type in command line "ping -n 4 [ip_addr]", where [ip_addr] is an IP address or hostname to ping.
OR
- Install and use it to run this command directly from your browser.
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If you are using UNIX-family OS
- Open terminal
- Type in command line "ping -c 4 [ip_addr]", where [ip_addr] is an IP address or hostname to ping.

