Tech Tools

Ping & Trace Route Comparisons

A common way to test the speed and reliability of a host is to run numerous PINGs and Trace Routes to the host from various locations at different times throughout each day of the week. Once you have compiled a list of hosts that seem to meet your criteria, begin the tests. By keeping track of the results throughout a seven day period you will be able to have a nice general idea of how reliable the servers are and how quickly they will be able to deliver your pages.

This page will not be explaining the mechanics of how a ping or trace route works, but rather offers a list of links that will explain and/or perform pings and trace routes for you.

Boardwatch Trace Route Server Index.

WebJump Tutorial: Trace Route

Net Toolbox (Free Trial)

Visual Route (Free Trial) Allows you to not only test, but offers a graphical view of the places the packets travel.

Netmechanic Will run an eight hour test on any given host/domain and report the results back to you free of charge.

Host Investigator A host directory that allows you to compare a host of your choice with a host of their choice.

Top Hosts A host directory that allows you to compare a host of your choice with a host of their choice.

The Internet Traffic Report monitors the flow of data around the world.

InstaCheck Compare the Access Time against the WebPartner 100 site average.

Mapping The Internet With Trace Route (Detailed Article)

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