How To Test For Packet Loss?
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1. Use ping: A ping test can be used to check for packet loss. The command “ping <IP address or website>” can be used to send ICMP Echo Request packets to the specified IP address or website. If any packets are lost, it will be indicated by the result of the ping command.
2. Use traceroute: Traceroute (or tracert) is a network diagnostics tool that can be used to detect packet loss. It traces the route of the packets from the source to the destination. Any drops in packets along the route will be indicated in the output.
3. Use iperf: Iperf is an open–source tool that can be used to measure bandwidth, jitter, and packet loss between two endpoints. It can be configured to send UDP datagrams at various rates to determine packet loss and other performance metrics.