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The Interactive Glossary: Defining the Net

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Ping
Ping tests the Internet to see what systems are working. Ping can also test and record the response time of accessing other companies. This provides a systems administrator with valuable information on what networks are overloaded so access times can be optimized.

Ping is also used colloquially, as in "I will ping you later," meaning to contact someone.

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