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What is the purpose of pinging an IP address?

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Generally, pinging can give you a measurement of the quality of your internet, and not just the speed. It can show lost packets and packet fluctuation, and help you gauge what may be wrong with your internet (if there is an issue).

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What do I do if I am unable to ping any IP?

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Restart your router/modem and try again. If it fails again, restart your PC. It could also be that IP/site is disabled or being blocked by your ISP or Firewall.

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Can someone else (at an another location) ping my computer?

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If your computer's security is low or your anti-virus is not updated or very good, then yes.

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How can I tell if the connection is good or bad?

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If you see wildly different ping speeds and/or lost packets, it indicates an unstable or faulty connection. If your ping packets are sent at a consistent speed and all are received, it shows a strong connection.

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Can I ping an IP address not on my local area network?

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Ping is mostly used for pinging a website that is not on your LAN. Just use the ping command as you normally do on your OS.

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What does it mean to "ping" a website?

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Pinging a website simply means seeing if it's online and how long it took to establish a connection.

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How do I trace an IP address that logged into my account?

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Type "ipconfig" in your command prompt and press enter. Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. You will find your IP address and other network information there.

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How can I get my IP address?

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Type "ipconfig" into a command prompt, and that will show you your IP address.

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How do I ping the IP address of someone I am chatting with?

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You would have to find out the other person's IP. Try Grabify.com and send them a link.

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