pathping

Pathping is a command line tool that combines the functions of Ping and Traceroute. It is available in Windows operating systems and is used to diagnose network latency and packet loss issues. When executed, Pathping sends a series of Echo Request messages to the destination IP address while recording the statistics for each intermediate hop. It also calculates the round-trip time (RTT), maximum, minimum, and average latency values. Moreover, Pathping displays the packet loss percentage, which helps identify network congestion or faulty routers. The tool generates a report that shows the latency and packet loss measurements for each hop, providing a comprehensive analysis of network performance and identifying the potential trouble spots. Pathping can be an effective tool for troubleshooting network issues and optimizing network performance.