Packet Loss Test Guide

How to confirm if your ISP is dropping data.

Identifying Loss

You can’t feel packet loss like high ping. You see it as stutter, freeze, or “rubber-banding”.

Where Lag Happens

You
WiFi
⚠ Last Mile
Game
Good
Jitter Risk

Acceptable Levels

0%
Ideal Target
0%
Noticeable

How to Measure

1

Use Our Tool

Run the test on the homepage. We detect dropped packets during the ping phase.

2

CMD / Terminal Ping

On PC, run 'ping google.com -n 100'. Look for 'Lost = X'.

3

Inspect Router Logs

Log into your router (192.168.1.1) and check 'Event Logs' for T3/T4 timeouts.

Check Your Packet Loss

Run a live analysis to see if your ISP is dropping packets — helps confirm the root cause.

Start Detection

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