PingTester

What PingTester is

PingTester is a Windows graphical utility for running ping and other network-testing commands. It can ping and trace routes to one or more IP addresses, continuously ping selected hosts, and scan a group of addresses to find those in use. It supports Windows network-testing commands and can run DOS commands entered in its form. Tests can be scheduled to run automatically, with email notifications. Summary reports include packet loss and minimum, maximum, and average response times, and results can be exported to text, CSV, Excel, or Access files. PingTester is described as running locally and is intended for system administrators checking network speed and connection. The product page lists Standard, Professional, and Database editions; the Database edition can use an MS Access database to analyze data. The utility is listed for Windows and web, with hybrid deployment, path visualization, and packet-loss analysis.

Who it suits

It is aimed at system administrators checking network speed and connectivity. It may suit users who want scheduled tests, summary reports, or exported results.

Limits

The permanent Free Version is listed as free, but its page does not specify limits.

Getting started

1. Open the PingTester website.
2. Use the Windows GUI to run ping, route tracing, or IP scanning tests.
3. Set tests to run on a schedule if needed, and configure email notifications.
4. Review summary reports or export results to text, CSV, Excel, or Access files.
5. Choose a listed edition; the permanent Free Version costs nothing.

Verdict

PingTester combines command-based tests, address scanning, scheduling, and reporting in a Windows GUI. Its permanent free version may suit administrators who need these listed network checks.