
First, figure out what the heck Ping is?
Ping command is like a "network checkup meter", specializing in measuring you and the target IP can talk to. For example, you bought a proxy IP want to test whether it can be used, directly ping to know whether the IP is alive and kicking. The operation is also very simple, the computer to open a black window (command prompt), knock a few letters on the end of the matter.
ping 1.2.3.4 Replace 1.2.3.4 with the IP you want to test.
After hitting enter four lines of results will pop up:The shorter the time, the more stable the networkIf it says "request timed out" or "unable to access", the IP is probably dead.
Proxy IP for what to test Ping?
Anyone who's ever used an agent knows thatIP quality directly determines business success or failure. For example, to do cross-border e-commerce have to use overseas IP, crawler players to prevent blocking, this time with ipipgo's proxy IP before ping three things:
1. Accessibility: whether the IP can communicate properly
2. Fast or not: don't consider it if the latency exceeds 200ms!
3. Steady or not: ping ten times in a row to see the packet loss rate
Here's a trick for you:Testing with proxy server IP+port combinationFor example, the Socks5 proxy provided by ipipgo. For example, the Socks5 proxy provided by ipipgo, just pinging the IP is not enough, you have to measure the port connectivity with the curl command:
curl --socks5 1.2.3.4:1080 http://example.com
Third, hands-on practical teaching
Let's take Windows as an example, MAC users can just replace "cmd" with "terminal":
1. Win+R type cmd to open a black window
2. Inputping proxy IP address(e.g. ping 154.23.11.22)
3. Focus on these two indicators:
| norm | passing line |
|---|---|
| procrastinate | <150ms |
| packet loss | <5% |
If you notice the latency going up and down, switch to ipipgo.Dedicated Static IP, their TK line can be pressed as low as 80ms.
IV. Guide to avoiding pitfalls (QA session)
Q: What should I do if I can ping but can't connect to the agent?
A: 80% of the port is blocked, change to ipipgo cross-border line, support HTTP/HTTPS/Socks5 three protocols switching
Q:Testing overseas IP latency always exceeds the standard?
A: Don't use a regular data center IP, change theirsLocal Operator ResourcesDirect local access in 200+ countries
Q: What if I need to test IP pools in bulk?
A: Directly use the API interface of ipipgo, the sample code is ready for you:
import requests
api_url = "https://api.ipipgo.com/getip"
params = {
"type": "static", "count": 10
"count": 10
}
response = requests.get(api_url, params=params)
V. Cost-effective program recommendations
After real-world comparisons, I'm going to give you guys a rundown of the most cost-effective uses of ipipgo:
- Individual User SelectionDynamic residential (standard): $7.67/GB can run 200,000 API requests
- For enterprise crawlersStatic homes: $35/IP with authentication traffic unlimited
- Transnational operations directlycross-border rail line: Supports hourly billing, use as much as you like
One last secret that only people in the business know:2-6am is the most accurate for measuring latencyThe network is less disrupted at this time of the day. If you measure the IP this time are off the chain, hurry to find ipipgo customer service to change the program, they are online 24 hours a day can also give customized routing strategy.

