CommandWindows

pathping

pathping host

Combines ping and traceroute — maps the route to a host hop-by-hop, then measures packet loss and latency at each hop over time.

// FLAGS

-nskip DNS resolution of each hop's hostname, faster output

-hmaximum number of hops to trace

-qnumber of queries per hop

// EXAMPLE

pathping example.com — shows the path to example.com, then spends a few minutes measuring loss/latency stats at each hop before printing a summary table.

// GOTCHA

pathping takes noticeably longer to complete than a plain ping or tracert — it's gathering statistics over time at every hop, not just doing a single pass, so it's not the right tool for a quick reachability check.

// RELATED COMMANDS

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