By Joseph Dugan
This week, I explored how data travels across the internet using two essential tools: ping and traceroute. These commands help track network performance by showing how long it takes data to reach a server (ping) and the path it takes to get there (traceroute).
I tested connections to a U.S.-based website and a European site. The U.S. site had lower roundtrip times and fewer hops, while the European site showed higher latency and a longer path. This confirmed that geographic distance and the number of network hops affect performance.
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Both tools are also great for troubleshooting. If a ping fails, it may indicate the server is down or blocked. A traceroute timeout may indicate a router issue or a firewall blocking ICMP traffic.
In summary, ping and traceroute offer quick insights into internet performance and connectivity. This hands-on activity helped me better understand the behind-the-scenes journey of online data.
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