Is it possible to monitor network speed?

Can network speed be tracked?

Q: I want to know if it’s possible to observe network performance. Specifically, I’d like to configure an alert that notifies me if the ping response time exceeds a certain threshold (X ms), so I’m aware of any potential network slowdowns. Is this achievable with your software? If so, could you explain how to set up such a monitor?

A: Yes. Begin by selecting a server (host) to ping for measuring network speed. You’ll need its DNS name or IP address. Then, refer to the instructions at Help: Add Monitor to create a PING monitor for that host.

After creating the monitor, you’ll need to define threshold values for triggering alerts. IPNetwork Monitor sends alerts when a monitor’s state changes, so you must configure IPNetwork Monitor to transition the monitor to a Warning state when the response time surpasses X ms. To accomplish this, select the newly created monitor in the TreeView and navigate to the monitor’s State Conditions tab. Add a *Warning State Conditions* section, set the Response Time Limit, and click *Save*.

IPNetwork Monitor defaults to sending an email alert when a monitor enters a Warning state. You can specify the recipient email address on the Email Settings page of the Settings dialog (accessible via the “Settings” button on the toolbar).

Learn more about advanced alerting rules and notifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can PING response time be used as a network speed indicator?

Yes. A PING monitor can track response time to a selected host and use that value to detect network slowdowns.

How do I alert when response time is too high?

Create a PING monitor, open its State Conditions tab, add a Warning State Conditions section, and set the Response Time Limit to the threshold you want.

Where is the default e-mail recipient configured?

Set the recipient on the Email Settings page in the Settings dialog, opened from the Settings button on the toolbar.