The Ping Response Time report reveals ICMP packet ("ping") round trip times.

Understand column data

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

  • (Report Options). Jump to a detailed dashboard or control panel for either:
  • Device. Name of target device for ping monitor.
  • Interface. Specific interface the ping monitor is active on.
  • Min (ms). Minimum ping response time in milliseconds observed during the selected interval.
  • Max (ms). Maximum ping response time in milliseconds observed during the selected interval.
  • Avg (ms). Average ping response time in milliseconds observed during the selected interval.

  • Last Poll. Duration since last sample.

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.

Chart, adjust output, and visualize. Fine tune report presentation and range of values displayed using the Report Setting dialog (optional).

This report only returns metrics for devices that already have the appropriate WMI or SNMP credentials. For more information, see Using Credentials.

Note: This report only returns Ping Response Time metrics for devices that already have the appropriate WMI or SNMP credentials. For more information, see Using 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.