Simple Ping

Ping (which stands for Packet InterNet Groper) is a fundamental command-line network utility used to test the reachability of a host and measure the round-trip time for messages sent from your device to a destination computer. Invented by Mike Muuss in 1983, its name and concept are inspired by active underwater submarine sonar, which sends a pulse of sound and listens for the echo to detect objects. How it Works The mechanism behind a simple ping is straightforward: Ping Command | Basic Network Troubleshooting