Question 1

What is a ping test?

Accepted Answer

A ping test measures how long it takes for a packet to reach a host and return. It checks reachability and latency. This tool uses TCP connect (since ICMP is not available in browsers) to simulate ping and measure round-trip time in milliseconds.

Question 2

Why is my ping high?

Accepted Answer

High latency can be caused by: physical distance to the server, congested networks, Wi-Fi interference, VPN overhead, or ISP routing. Using a VPN server closer to your target can sometimes reduce latency for gaming or streaming.

Question 3

What is a good ping?

Accepted Answer

Under 50ms is excellent for gaming and real-time apps. 50–100ms is good. 100–200ms is acceptable for browsing. Over 200ms may cause noticeable lag. For streaming, under 100ms is usually fine.

Question 4

Why does it say "Host not found"?

Accepted Answer

The hostname could not be resolved to an IP address. Check the spelling, ensure the domain exists, and verify your DNS is working. Try an IP address (e.g. 8.8.8.8) to test connectivity.

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