{"id":24220,"date":"2026-01-19T10:46:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/how-to-do-a-continuous-ping-in-windows-linux-and-macos\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T10:46:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:46:23","slug":"how-to-do-a-continuous-ping-in-windows-linux-and-macos","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-do-a-continuous-ping-in-windows-linux-and-macos\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Run a Continuous Ping in Windows, Linux, and macOS\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>continuous ping<\/strong>&nbsp;is a simple but powerful way to&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;whether your computer can consistently communicate with a website, server, or network device over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of sending just one test, a continuous ping sends repeated requests so you can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-see-if-your-connection-is-stable\">See if your connection is stable\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-identify-dropouts-or-timeouts\">Identify\u00a0dropouts or timeouts\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-measure-response-times\">Measure response times\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-provide-clear-evidence-when-reporting-an-issue\">Provide\u00a0clear evidence\u00a0when reporting an issue\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide shows you how to run a continuous ping on&nbsp;<strong>Windows, Linux, and macOS<\/strong>, how to stop it, how to save results to a file, and how to interpret what you see.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-15-1.png\" alt=\"How to Run a Continuous Ping\" class=\"wp-image-34123\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-\">What is a Ping (in Simple Terms)?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1\">When Should You Use a Continuous Ping?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-11\">How to Run a Continuous Ping\u00a0<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-windows-7-8-10-11\">Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-steps\">Steps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-to-read-the-results\">How to Read the Results&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-linux\">Linux&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-steps1\">Steps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-add-a-timestamp-to-each-ping-helpful-for-diagnostics\">How to Add a Timestamp to Each Ping (Helpful for Diagnostics)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-limit-the-number-of-pings-instead-of-continuous\">How to Limit the Number of Pings (Instead of Continuous)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-macos\">MacOS&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-steps11\">Steps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-limit-the-number-of-pings-instead-of-continuous1\">How to Limit the Number of Pings (Instead of Continuous)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-111\">How to Interpret Your Results\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1111\">Common Issues &amp; What They Indicate\u00a0<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1-request-timed-out\">1) \u201cRequest Timed Out\u201d&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-2-high-latency-slow-replies\">2) High Latency (Slow Replies)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-3-mixed-results-some-replies-some-timeouts\">3) Mixed Results (Some Replies, Some Timeouts)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-11111\">Our\u00a0Scope of Support\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-111111\">FAQs\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-111111111111\">Additional\u00a0Resources\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-\"><strong>What is a Ping (in Simple Terms)?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>ping<\/strong>&nbsp;sends a small&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/articles\/data-packets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>data packet<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>from your device to a destination (like a website or server) and waits for a response.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each response tells you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-whether-the-destination-is-reachable\">Whether the destination is reachable\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-long-it-took-to-respond-latency-in-milliseconds\">How long it took to respond (latency in milliseconds)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-whether-any-packets-were-lost\">Whether any packets were lost\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If packets are consistently lost or responses are slow, this usually points to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-local-network-issues-wi-fi-router-isp\">Local network issues (Wi-Fi, router, ISP)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-server-side-problems\">Server-side problems\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-dns-misconfiguration\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=DNS&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DNS<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0misconfiguration\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-firewall-or-security-filtering\">Firewall\u00a0or security filtering\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1\"><strong>When Should You Use a Continuous Ping?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a&nbsp;<strong>continuous ping when<\/strong>&nbsp;you want to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-monitor-connectivity-over-time\"><strong>Monitor connectivity over time.\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-gives-you-a-clear-real-time-picture-of-how-stable-your-connection-truly-is\"><em>Gives you a clear, real-time picture of how stable your connection truly is.<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-troubleshoot-intermittent-dropouts\"><strong>Troubleshoot intermittent dropouts.\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-helps-you-pinpoint-whether-disruptions-are-random-or-part-of-a-pattern\"><em>Helps you pinpoint whether disruptions are random or part of a pattern.<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-check-stability-during-video-calls-or-remote-work\"><strong>Check stability during video calls or remote work.\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-let-s-you-proactively-spot-issues-before-they-impact-important-meetings-or-deadlines\"><em>Let&#8217;s\u00a0you proactively spot issues before they\u00a0impact\u00a0important meetings or deadlines.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-gather-evidence-for-your-isp-or-hosting-provider\"><strong>Gather evidence for your ISP or hosting provider.\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-provides-clear-objective-data-to-support-your-case-and-speed-up-resolution\"><em>Provides clear, objective data to support your case and speed up resolution.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-test-vpn-reliability\"><strong>Test VPN reliability.\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-shows-whether-your-vpn-is-maintaining-a-steady-secure-connection\"><em>Shows whether your<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/free-vpn-for-chrome-vpn-p\/majdfhpaihoncoakbjgbdhglocklcgno?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>VPN<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is\u00a0maintaining\u00a0a steady, secure connection.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-investigate-website-keeps-disconnecting-issues\"><strong>Investigate \u201cwebsite keeps disconnecting\u201d issues.<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-helps-you-determine-whether-the-problem-is-your-network-your-device-or-the-website-itself\"><em>Helps you\u00a0determine\u00a0whether the problem is your network, your device, or the website itself.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-11\"><strong>How to Run a Continuous Ping\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps below show you how to run a continuous ping on Windows, Linux, and macOS. By following them, you\u2019ll be actively gathering reliable information about your connection, making it easier to pinpoint issues and find the right solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-windows-7-8-10-11\"><strong>Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, Windows sends only four test packets when you run a standard ping. This is useful for a quick check, but if you want to\u00a0monitor\u00a0your connection over time, for example, to troubleshoot<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/answers\/questions\/3217489\/frequent-network-connection-loss-and-dropout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>dropouts<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or track stability, you can use the\u00a0<strong>continuous ping<\/strong>\u00a0option. This allows you to run the test for as long as you need, giving you clearer insight into your network performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-steps\">Steps<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:\u00a0Open Command Prompt<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-press-windows-r\">Press\u00a0<strong>Windows + R<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-type-cmd\">Type:\u00a0<strong>cmd<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-press-enter\">Press\u00a0<strong>Enter<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:\u00a0Run a Continuous Ping<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-type-example\">Enter the command line <em>ping<\/em>\u00a0with the<em> -t<\/em> option and <em>any address<\/em>, for example: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ping -t\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1grid.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.1-grid.com<\/a><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-press-enter1\">Press\u00a0<strong>Enter<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-to-read-the-results\"><strong>How to Read the Results<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33032028855\/original\/Y5Gp9Lv4bYdPji1c37f45YlldUGkwo5rHA.png?1571318307\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0510891478585829;width:523px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each line will show:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-destination-ip-address\"><strong>Destination\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-an-ip-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IP address<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-the-unique-digital-address-of-the-server-or-website-you-are-testing-your-connection-to-it-confirms-that-you-are-actually-reaching-the-right-place\">The unique \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-an-ip-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>digital address<\/strong><\/a>\u201d of the server or website you are testing your connection to.\u00a0It\u00a0confirms that\u00a0you are actually reaching the right place.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-response-size-bytes\"><strong>Response size (bytes)<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-this-shows-how-much-data-your-device-received-back-each-time-like-the-size-of-a-tiny-reply-packet-from-the-server\">This shows how much data your device\u00a0received\u00a0back each\u00a0time;\u00a0like the size of a tiny \u201creply packet\u201d from the server.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-response-time-ms\"><strong>Response time (ms)<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-this-is-how-long-it-took-for-your-message-to-travel-to-the-server-and-back-lower-numbers-mean-a-faster-healthier-connection\">This is how long it took for your message to travel to the server and back;\u00a0lower numbers mean a faster, healthier connection.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-ttl-time-to-live-indicates-routing-distance\"><strong>TTL (Time\u00a0To\u00a0Live\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0indicates\u00a0routing distance)<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-this-shows-how-many-network-hops-your-data-travelled-through-a-normal-ttl-usually-means-your-traffic-took-a-standard-expected-route\">This shows how many network \u201chops\u201d your data travelled through. A normal TTL usually means your traffic took a standard, expected route.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3:\u00a0Stop the Ping<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-press\">Press:\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Ctrl + C\u00a0<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows will then display a <strong>summary<\/strong> including:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33032028856\/original\/1VZlY30gXHAigOckMp977FYKaVLFVil3gA.png?1571318307\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5.9851602967940645;width:573px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-packets-sent\"><strong>Packets sent<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-the-number-of-test-messages-your-computer-sent-to-check-your-connection\">The number of test messages your computer sent to check your connection.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-packets-received\"><strong>Packets received<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-how-many-replies-your-computer-successfully-received-back-from-the-server\">How many\u00a0replies\u00a0your computer successfully received back from the\u00a0server.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-packet-loss-percentage\"><strong>Packet loss percentage<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-the-percentage-of-messages-that-never-made-it-back-to-you-even-small-amounts-of-packet-loss-can-cause-slow-speeds-dropouts-or-disconnects\">The percentage of messages that never made it back to you. Even\u00a0small amounts\u00a0of packet loss can cause slow speeds, dropouts, or disconnects.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-minimum-maximum-and-average-response-time\"><strong>Minimum, maximum, and average response time<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-this-shows-how-consistent-or-unstable-your-connection-really-is\">This shows how consistent (or unstable) your connection really is.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-minimum-the-fastest-your-connection-responded\"><strong>Minimum:<\/strong>\u00a0The fastest your connection responded\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-maximum-the-slowest-it-responded\"><strong>Maximum:<\/strong>\u00a0The slowest it responded\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-average-your-overall-connection-stability-over-time\"><strong>Average:<\/strong>\u00a0Your overall connection stability over time\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4:\u00a0Save Results to a File (Optional but Recommended)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To capture output for troubleshooting, run (example):\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ping -t\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1-grid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.1-grid.com<\/a>\u00a0> C:\\pingtest.txt\u00a0<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This will create a log file,\u00a0which\u00a0is a saved record of your test results,\u00a0so that instead of trying to explain everything from memory, the file keeps a written history of every ping result your computer recorded.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can then share this with our Support&nbsp;Team&nbsp;so we can review exactly what happened, spot patterns, and help you faster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-linux\"><strong>Linux<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Linux, the ping tool is designed to run continuously by default. This means it will keep sending test packets until you stop it manually, making it ideal for ongoing connectivity checks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-steps1\">Steps<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:\u00a0Open Terminal<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-press1\">Press:\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Ctrl + Alt + T&nbsp;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> 2:\u00a0Run Continuous Ping<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-enter-the-ping-command-and-the-target-computer-s-address-in-the-command-line-and-confirm-by-hitting-enter\">Enter the <em>ping<\/em> command and the target computer\u2019s <em>IP address <\/em>in the command line and press <em>[Enter]<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ping 93.184.216.34&nbsp;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33032028852\/original\/_ktjON4LLpUJCAZ49Zqk8_cQT0PmCK-m9Q.png?1571318306\" alt=\"Continuous ping in Linux terminal\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9345671749852935;width:600px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-add-a-timestamp-to-each-ping-helpful-for-diagnostics\"><strong>How to Add a Timestamp to Each Ping (Helpful for Diagnostics)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to have the <strong>continuous ping\u00a0<\/strong>issue a<strong>\u00a0timestamp<\/strong>, use ping with the <em>-D<\/em> option. In this case, the output for each incoming response packet is preceded by a UNIX timestamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ping -D 93.184.216.34 > logfile.txt\u00a0<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33032028853\/original\/Hp0KXgQaeFPR6OGcdh6HBWNuLwvlz-X9AA.png?1571318306\" alt=\"Continuous ping with timestamp\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3592776294035356;width:606px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-limit-the-number-of-pings-instead-of-continuous\"><strong>How to Limit the Number of Pings (Instead of Continuous)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to run <em>ping <\/em>in an endless loop in Linux, define the ping <strong>quantity with the <em>-c<\/em> option<\/strong> according to the following example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ping -c 4 93.184.216.34&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-macos\"><strong>MacOS<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with\u00a0Linux, the ping command also runs continuously by default on macOS. This allows you to\u00a0monitor\u00a0your connection in real time without needing extra settings by simply running the command and letting it track your network performance until you stop it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-steps11\">Steps<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:\u00a0Open Terminal<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-go-to\">Go to <strong>Applications \u2192 Utilities \u2192 Terminal\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:\u00a0Run Continuous Ping<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-run-the-ping-command-with-the-ip-address-of-the-target-computer\">Run the <em>ping\u00a0<\/em>command with the<em> IP address <\/em>of the target computer and press <em>[Enter]<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ping 93.184.216.34&nbsp;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33032028854\/original\/6WOLdYRqp1n7pa0yaHseaP6_WEfZPOsFag.png?1571318306\" alt=\"Continuous ping in MacOS\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.853624696496705;width:627px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3:\u00a0Stop the Ping<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-press11\">Press:\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Ctrl + C&nbsp;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4:\u00a0Save Results to a File<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In MacOS, you redirect the standard output according to the same procedure you would use in Linux and Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ping 93.184.216.34 &gt; logfile.txt&nbsp;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-limit-the-number-of-pings-instead-of-continuous1\"><strong>How to Limit the Number of Pings (Instead of Continuous)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Run a <em>ping <\/em>test as you would in Linux with a user-defined <strong>quantity of echo request queries<\/strong> by choosing option <em>-c<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Ping -c 4 93.184.216.34<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-111\"><strong>How to Interpret Your Results\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Result<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>What it Likely Means<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consistent replies under 50ms&nbsp;<\/td><td>Excellent connection&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Replies 50\u2013150ms&nbsp;<\/td><td>Normal but could improve&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Replies over 200ms&nbsp;<\/td><td>Possible network&nbsp;delay&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intermittent timeouts&nbsp;<\/td><td>Unstable connection&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>100% packet loss&nbsp;<\/td><td>Normal, but could improve\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1111\"><strong>Common Issues &amp; What They Indicate\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1-request-timed-out\"><strong>1) \u201cRequest Timed Out\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Possible causes:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-firewall-blocking-icmp-ping\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/answers\/questions\/1495952\/windows-pc-blocking-icmp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Firewall\u00a0blocking ICMP (ping)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-quick-fix-temporarily-allow-ping-in-your-firewall-settings-or-test-from-a-different-network-to-confirm\"><strong>Quick Fix:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><em>Temporarily allow ping in your\u00a0firewall\u00a0settings, or test from a different network to confirm.<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-network-congestion\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Network_congestion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Network congestion<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-quick-fix-pause-large-downloads-then-run-the-test-again\"><strong>Quick Fix:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><em>Pause large downloads, then run the test again.<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-server-down\"><strong>Server down<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-quick-fix-check-our-network-status-page-or-try-pinging-a-different-website-to-compare\"><strong>Quick Fix:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><em>Check\u00a0our\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/client\/serverstatus.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Network\u00a0Status\u00a0Page<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>\u00a0or try pinging a different website to compare.<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-dns-issues\"><strong>DNS issues<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-quick-fix-restart-your-router-then-flush-your-dns-cache-and-try-again\"><strong>Quick Fix:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><em>Restart your router, then<\/em><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/consumer\/support\/answer\/118898\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>flush your DNS cache<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>\u00a0and try again.<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-2-high-latency-slow-replies\"><strong>2) High Latency (Slow Replies)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Possible causes:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-wi-fi-interference\"><strong>Wi-Fi interference<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-quick-fix-move-closer-to-your-router-or-switch-to-a-wired-ethernet-connection\"><strong>Quick Fix:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><em>Move closer to your router or switch to a wired (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ethernet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Ethernet<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>) connection.<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-isp-routing-issues\"><strong>ISP routing issues<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-quick-fix-restart-your-modem-and-router-then-rerun-the-test\"><strong>Quick Fix:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><em>Restart your modem and router, then rerun the test.<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-vpn-in-use\"><strong>VPN in use<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-quick-fix-disconnect-your-vpn-and-test-your-connection-again\"><strong>Quick Fix:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><em>Disconnect your\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Virtual_private_network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>VPN<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>and test your connection again.<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-server-under-heavy-load\"><strong>Server under heavy load<\/strong>\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-quick-fix-wait-a-few-minutes-and-test-again-or-try-a-different-website\">Quick Fix:\u00a0<br><em>Wait a few minutes and test\u00a0again, or\u00a0try a different website.<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-3-mixed-results-some-replies-some-timeouts\"><strong>3) Mixed Results (Some Replies, Some Timeouts)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often&nbsp;indicates:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-unstable-internet-connection\"><strong>Unstable internet connection\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-quick-fix-restart-your-modem-and-router-then-run-a-longer-continuous-ping-2-5-minutes\"><strong>Quick Fix:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><em>Restart your modem and router, then run a longer continuous ping (2\u20135 minutes).<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-router-issues\"><strong>Router issues\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-quick-fix-power-cycle-your-router-off-for-30-seconds-then-back-on\"><strong>Quick Fix:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coretech.us\/blog\/power-cycling-vs.-restarting-what-is-the-difference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Power-cycle<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>\u00a0your router (off for 30 seconds, then back on).<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-poor-wi-fi-signal\"><strong>Poor Wi-Fi signal\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-quick-fix-switch-to-ethernet-or-move-to-a-location-with-stronger-wi-fi\"><strong>Quick Fix:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><em>Switch to Ethernet or move to a location with stronger Wi-Fi.<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-11111\"><strong>Our\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0stuck and need any\u00a0additional\u00a0guidance or support,\u00a0here\u2019s\u00a0an outline of what we can do and what is not within\u00a0our<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-standard-support-included\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Included Support<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can&nbsp;assist&nbsp;with:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-interpreting-your-ping-results\">Interpreting your ping results\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-checking-server-reachability-from-our-network\">Checking server reachability from our network\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-testing-dns-resolution\">Testing DNS resolution\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-advising-on-next-troubleshooting-steps\">Advising on the next troubleshooting steps\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-identifying-whether-an-issue-is-likely-local-or-server-side\">Identifying\u00a0whether an issue is\u00a0likely local\u00a0or server-side\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-11111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Advanced Support (Paid Services)<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We may&nbsp;assist&nbsp;with some services that&nbsp;require&nbsp;advanced support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-11111111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Outside Our Scope<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&nbsp;<strong>do not directly control or fix:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-your-home-wi-fi-network\">Your home Wi-Fi network\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-your-isp-routing\">Your ISP routing\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-local-firewall-software-on-your-device\">Local\u00a0firewall\u00a0software on your device\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-corporate-or-school-network-restrictions\">Corporate or school network restrictions\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:&nbsp;<\/strong>If your issue&nbsp;appears to be&nbsp;local, we will guide you toward the most effective next steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-111111\"><strong>FAQs\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q.\u00a0Is it safe to run a continuous ping?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-1111111\">Yes, it does not harm your computer or the destination server.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q.\u00a0Can I ping a website name instead of an IP?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-11111111\">Yes, please see the example below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-111111111\"><em>ping\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1grid.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.1grid.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q.\u00a0Why does my ping sometimes fail, but my internet works?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-1111111111\">Some networks block ping requests while still allowing normal web traffic.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q.\u00a0How long should I run a continuous ping?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-11111111111\">For intermittent issues, it is recommended that you run it for 5\u201310 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q.\u00a0What is a good ping time?\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under 50ms: Great\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50\u2013150ms: Acceptable\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 200ms: Potential issue\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-111111111111\"><strong>Additional\u00a0Resources\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avast.com\/c-how-to-speed-up-internet-connection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Troubleshoot a Slow Internet Connection<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-a-domain-name-server-dns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Understanding DNS<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-an-ip-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Everything You Need to Know About IP Addresses<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/chrome\/thread\/230938905\/web-pages-not-loading?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Troubleshooting a \u201cWebsite Not Loading\u201d Issue<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1111111111111\"><strong>Need Additional Support?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We&#8217;re&nbsp;Here to&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Help<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Running a continuous ping&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;have to feel technical&nbsp;with&nbsp;this&nbsp;easy-to-reference guide. Stuck?&nbsp;Check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of&nbsp;Support<\/strong><\/a>, and&nbsp;then contact our Support Team for&nbsp;further&nbsp;clarity and&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/<\/strong><\/a>).&nbsp;We&#8217;re&nbsp;ready&nbsp;to see how we can help!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A&nbsp;continuous ping&nbsp;is a simple but powerful way to&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;whether your computer can consistently communicate with a website, server, or network device over time.&nbsp; Instead of sending just one test, a continuous ping sends repeated requests so you can:&nbsp; This guide shows you how to run a continuous ping on&nbsp;Windows, Linux, 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