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High speed Ping

What is it?

High speed Ping is a network tool that checks the speed and connection quality to a server or website.


Tech Understandability: Beginner


Simple One-Sentence Definition

High speed Ping measures how fast data travels to a server.


Analogy or Comparison

Think of it like sending a text message and checking how long it takes to get a reply.


Why it matters?

It helps users know if their internet is fast or if there are problems with connectivity.


Fun Fact

The term ‘ping’ comes from sonar technology used in submarines.


Related Terms

Ping: Ping is a network command that measures the response time between a device and a server.

Latency: Latency is the delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer.

Network Speed: Network speed refers to how fast data can be transmitted over a network.

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