PingPlotter: review, download and setup

Measure latency and packet loss over time to investigate intermittent connection problems.

What is PingPlotter used for?

PingPlotter regularly checks the availability of the target and builds a timetable. This helps to dismantle failures that are not visible by one launch of traceroute. As a goal, take the known address of the problematic service.

The screenplay shows the PingPlotter Professional web interface. The composition of functions and access to the web interface depend on the editorial board. Check them on the developer's website before installation.

PingPlotter: key information
ItemDetails
PlatformsWindows, macOS
Use caseNetwork diagnostics
Download sourceUse the project’s official page and choose the build for your operating system.
Version and termsCurrent builds and conditions of use are given from the developer. The review does not record the unchanged version number.

Compare an intermediate hop with the destination

Record a few minutes of measurements during the problem and compare them with the failure time. For comparison, repeat the test in a stable period or connect via cable.

Losses on the lossless intermediate node on subsequent nodes may reflect the limitation of responses to diagnostic packets. First, look at the final address, and then check where the steady effect begins to appear.

Download PingPlotter from the official website

Select the supported platform on the project page. The link leads to the selection of the distribution, and does not start the installation automatically.

Use the official download address. Check the signature or checksum if the project publishes one. Keep secret configuration files private when contacting support.

Getting started with PingPlotter

  1. Download the customer from the official page.
  2. Enter the service address and start the surveillance.
  3. Record the failure time and connection conditions.
  4. Compare delay and loss at the end point.
  5. When transferring the chart, hide the internal addresses and names.

PingPlotter interface and illustrations

Limitations and data protection in PingPlotter

The route may change. The measurements describe a specific interval and verification method, so compare the same conditions.

Some services limit diagnostic responses. The schedule does not determine the cause of the failure itself.

Alternatives for related tasks

Wireshark helps to learn local packet capture. PingPlotter is more convenient for long-term route measurement and time comparison.

Documentation and images

Official sources, image credits and review methods

The review was prepared on the project documentation. The installation and independent testing of the distribution within this material was not carried out. The rights to the interface and the names are reserved for the respective rights holders.