SmartPing

SmartPing is a cool tool that builds on the classic Ping class from Microsoft. It helps apps figure out if they can reach other computers on a network. But, just like everything, it has its quirks!

The Problem with Ping

One of the main issues is that the PingReply.RoundtripTime values only show up when you get a successful IP connection with the IPStatus.Success. This can be a pain, especially when you’re trying to do traceroutes, since many replies might come back with an IPStatus.TtlExpired. When that happens, you end up with a RoundtripTime of 0.

A Better Solution: SmartPing

This is where SmartPing comes in! It was designed to make it easier to work with the original Ping class. One workaround for the Ping issues was using the Stopwatch class to measure response times manually. But guess what? That often leads to less accurate results because it also includes time for the thread to pick back up after getting that initial ping reply.

Pinging Made Easy!

Download SmartPing, and enjoy updated namespaces for better compatibility! With this tool, all your ping replies will have their RoundtripTime property measured right from the native Ping setup. This way, it doesn’t matter if the status shows success or not; you’ll get reliable data every time.

Your Networking Buddy!

If you’re diving into network testing or just want to check connections more smoothly, give SmartPing a try. It's built to help avoid those frustrating moments where you can’t tell what's going on with your pings!