Ping

Lesson in the Shell / Bash Roadmap · Stage 30: Package Management

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Ping?

Ping is a command-line utility used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (IP) network. It works by sending Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) "echo request" packets to the target host and waiting for ICMP "echo reply" packets. The ping command measures the round-trip time (RTT) for these packets, indicating the latency of the connection, and also reports any packet loss.

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Free resources to learn Ping

ArticleBash ping Command - Send Request to Network Hosts
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VideoSimple PING commands
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Ping: common questions

Can I learn Ping in Hindi?

This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain Ping in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.

Is this Ping tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 142 of 166 in the free Shell / Bash roadmap, in stage 30, Package Management. If you are new to Shell / Bash, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.