Test network connectivity with ping (macOS)

Use ping to test reachability and latency.

Test network connectivity with ping (macOS)

Basic command

Open Terminal and run:

ping YOUR_SERVER_IP

Stop with Ctrl + C.

How to read the output

  • Request timeout: likely routing/firewall/service down.

  • High latency: network congestion or distance.

  • Packet loss: unstable network path.

What to send support

  • Your public IP

  • Ping output (first ~30 lines)

  • The target IP / hostname

Source

https://prevps.com/clients/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase/12/Testing-VPSorServer-network-connectivity-with-the-ping-command-on-a-Mac.html

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