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Ping Tool
The Ping tool measures network latency to a website's host using TCP connection handshake. This helps diagnose network issues and measure connection quality.
Accessing Ping
From Website Detail
- Go to Sites tab
- Tap a website to open its detail page
- Tap the Ping button
The Ping tool connects to the website's IP address on port 80.
Understanding Ping Results
Statistics Bar
| Statistic | Description |
|---|---|
| Sent | Total number of ping packets sent |
| Recv | Number of packets received (successful connections) |
| Loss | Percentage of packets lost |
| Avg | Average latency in milliseconds |
Result Rows
Each ping attempt shows:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| # | Sequence number |
| Latency | Connection time in milliseconds (or "timeout") |
| Indicator Bar | Visual latency indicator |
Latency Colors
| Color | Range | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Green | < 50ms | Excellent |
| Yellow | 50-200ms | Acceptable |
| Red | > 200ms | Slow |
Resolved IP
The resolved IP address is displayed above the results, showing which server your device is connecting to.
Controls
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Start | Begin sending ping packets |
| Stop | Stop the ping process |
| Clear | Reset all results and statistics |
How It Works
Ping measures the time for a TCP handshake to complete:
- Your device resolves the hostname to an IP address
- A TCP connection is initiated to the target IP on port 80
- The time for the connection to be established is measured
- The connection is immediately closed
- Results are displayed in real-time
Tips
- VPN Notice: Ping is initiated from your local device. Using a VPN may affect detection results.
- Each ping is sent at 1-second intervals
- Results auto-scroll to show the latest entry
- Use Ping to verify connectivity before adding a website for monitoring