Ping and Traceroute Commands
Ping and Traceroute Commands Computers use packets to communicate through the internet. A packet contains the sender’s and destination’s address and other data a user may want to share (like an email, link, picture, etc.). A packet is sent from one computer to another computer through the use of an IP address. When the packet leaves the sender’s computer, it passes through several routers until it reaches the final destination. These packets can be traced to assist users in troubleshooting network issues. A ping request lets users see if a device or website is accessible and how promptly it may be retrieved. Pinging an address is an excellent resource for troubleshooting. A ping can allow the user to see if there are network issues by confirming if there is connectivity between IP addresses. When pinging an address, the user can view how long a reply takes, how many packets were sent and received, and if any packets were lost. When problems occur with accessing websites on a ...