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ping Last modified: Thursday, September 02, 2004
A utility to determine whether a specific IP address is accessible. It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. PING is used primarily to troubleshoot Internet connections. There are many freeware and shareware Ping utilities available for personal computers. It is often believed that "Ping" is an abbreviation for Packet Internet Groper, but Ping's author has stated that the names comes from the sound that a sonar makes.
Connected Encyclopedia's desciption of Ping Explains in some detail what Ping is, what it can and can't do, and how to use it, with sample traces. Examine your Network Speed with Ping HotWired Webmonkey article (October 1997) on examining your network with Ping to see if network traffic or a site itself is to blame for a slowdown. Focuses on The "Time To Live" field of a Ping session. The Story of the PING Program A history of the PING Program, written by the author, Mike Muuss.	Related Categories Business Computing Internet Related Terms hop ICMP IP address ping of death smurf traceroute PING Products : Top Store Offers: eBay  275.00eBay offers you smart deals and the widest selection, ranging from the everyday basics to things that are as unique as yourself. With millions of item... Amazon Marketplace  103.05Kathy Postlewait Autographed 8x10 Black & White LPGA Ping PhotoA Certificate of Authenticity from Sportsmemorabilia.com is included. Comes with a Cert... Save On Pool Supplies  84.99Floating ping-pong game is the perfect pool toy for all swimming pools. Includes table, paddles and balls. Everything floats for fun in the pool. Many... Rock Bottom Golf  109.99At six pounds, the PING Explore offers the lightweight feature of a carry bag with the convenience and sturdiness of a cart bag. Eight pocket choices ... HSN  79.99Bring rec room excitement to your back yard with this Improvements Floating Ping Pong Pool Game. Table tennis has great action on a bouyant tabletop s... Compare all matches: 2335 Store Offers