The Ping Packet Loss report reveals ICMP echo request ("ping") packet loss or timeout for selected target devices.

Understand column data

The default view of each report contains a grid with the following columns:

  • Device. Device name.
  • Interface. Network interface identifier.
  • Sent. Number of ICMP packets sent.
  • Lost. Number of ICMP packets lost.
  • %Loss. Fraction of ICMP packet replies observed versus replies expected.

Generate a report

Choose Device. Choose one or more host devices.

Choose time constraints. (,) Choose times. (For recently observed measurements, select Last Polled from the Date Range drop down list.)

Filter and reduce by row and by column. Sort and remove columns, group rows based on specific column values, and remove unwanted information from the table.

Note: This report only returns Ping Packet Loss metrics for devices that already have the appropriate WMI or SNMP credentials.
Report data can be exported from WhatsUp Gold, reused, and distributed in multiple formats. Select Expand () from the Dashboard Options () menu. After the report has been expanded, select the Export Data icon to access the following options:
  • HTML. Generate and download a .htm file presenting your report data as it appears in the WhatsUp Gold user interface.
  • Excel. Generate and download a .xml spreadsheet containing your report data.
  • CSV. Generate and download a .csv file containing your report data.
  • Text. Generate and download a .txt file containing your report data.
  • Schedule Export. Set a recurring date and time, format, and email destination for report data export.