Ping is a computer network tool used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network. Ping sends a small, specially formatted data packet to the target host and then waits for that host to send back an acknowledgement packet. By measuring the round-trip time for the acknowledgement packet, Ping can determine the round-trip time between the host and the target computer, as well as the amount of time it takes for packets to cross the network.

Ping is often used to troubleshoot network problems, since it can help identify whether a particular host is unreachable or …