PING or ping

Stands - Packet Internet Groper
  

Ping is a computer network administration software utility used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (IP) network and to measure the round-trip time for messages sent from the originating host to a destination computer and back.

Traditionally Ping refers to an Internet Program used to determine whether a specific IP addresss is accessible or not.It works by sending a packet to specified address and waiting for reply. The name comes from active sonar terminology that sends a pulse of sound and listens for the echo to detect objects under water; however, the backronym "PING" meaning "Packet InterNet Groper" has been in use since early days in computing for testing and measuring networks and the Internet.

          

                        

Application of Ping
1. To know IP address of any website : 

For this purpose we have to use ping command and type 
                  ping url 

ping www.google.com
PING www.google.com (74.125.130.105) 56(84) bytes of data.
64 bytes from sb-in-f105.1e100.net (74.125.130.105): icmp_seq=1 ttl=46 time=90.8 ms
64 bytes from sb-in-f105.1e100.net (74.125.130.105): icmp_seq=2 ttl=46 time=83.5 ms
64 bytes from sb-in-f105.1e100.net (74.125.130.105): icmp_seq=3 ttl=46 time=89.8 ms
64 bytes from sb-in-f105.1e100.net (74.125.130.105): icmp_seq=4 ttl=46 time=95.8 ms

2. To know specific IP address is Accessible or not :

 For this purpose we have to use ping command and type
                   ping ip address

ping 1.254.254.254

PING 1.254.254.254 (1.254.254.254) 56(84) bytes of data.
64 bytes from 1.254.254.254: icmp_seq=1 ttl=44 time=618 ms
64 bytes from 1.254.254.254: icmp_seq=2 ttl=44 time=432 ms
64 bytes from 1.254.254.254: icmp_seq=3 ttl=44 time=433 ms
64 bytes from 1.254.254.254: icmp_seq=4 ttl=44 time=496 ms
64 bytes from 1.254.254.254: icmp_seq=5 ttl=44 time=453 ms


 

Traditionally this term refers to an Internet program used to determine whether a specific IP address is accessible or online. It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. PING (pronounced "ping" as in the game "ping pong") is used primarily to troubleshoot Internet connections. In addition, PING reports how many hops are required to connect two Internet hosts. There are both freeware and shareware PING utilities available for PCs.
Like many great technology terms, this term has morphed into a different spelling and meaning. Seen in email or text messages as "ping me when you get a chance" (not written in ALL CAPS like the acronym) it is used as slang for getting someone's attention. Another example is, "They've decided to fund the project, so make sure you ping Phil to get him on board." To "ping" someone means to send him or her an email or a text message. This new usage has lasting power and is commonly heard everyday in high-tech companies.
- See more at: http://www.netlingo.com/word/ping-or-ping.php#sthash.ZV0zBFqV.dpuf

Traditionally this term refers to an Internet program used to determine whether a specific IP address is accessible or online. It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. - See more at: http://www.netlingo.com/word/ping-or-ping.php#sthash.ZV0zBFqV.dpuf

Traditionally this term refers to an Internet program used to determine whether a specific IP address is accessible or online. It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. PING (pronounced "ping" as in the game "ping pong") is used primarily to troubleshoot Internet connections. In addition, PING reports how many hops are required to connect two Internet hosts. There are both freeware and shareware PING utilities available for PCs.
Like many great technology terms, this term has morphed into a different spelling and meaning. Seen in email or text messages as "ping me when you get a chance" (not written in ALL CAPS like the acronym) it is used as slang for getting someone's attention. Another example is, "They've decided to fund the project, so make sure you ping Phil to get him on board." To "ping" someone means to send him or her an email or a text message. This new usage has lasting power and is commonly heard everyday in high-tech companies.
- See more at: http://www.netlingo.com/word/ping-or-ping.php#sthash.ZV0zBFqV.dpuf

Traditionally this term refers to an Internet program used to determine whether a specific IP address is accessible or online. It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. PING (pronounced "ping" as in the game "ping pong") is used primarily to troubleshoot Internet connections. In addition, PING reports how many hops are required to connect two Internet hosts. There are both freeware and shareware PING utilities available for PCs.
Like many great technology terms, this term has morphed into a different spelling and meaning. Seen in email or text messages as "ping me when you get a chance" (not written in ALL CAPS like the acronym) it is used as slang for getting someone's attention. Another example is, "They've decided to fund the project, so make sure you ping Phil to get him on board." To "ping" someone means to send him or her an email or a text message. This new usage has lasting power and is commonly heard everyday in high-tech companies.
- See more at: http://www.netlingo.com/word/ping-or-ping.php#sthash.ZV0zBFqV.dpuf

Packet Internet Groper

Packet Internet Groper