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Looking Glass: Global Servers for Reliable and Fast Latency Testing

Looking Glass: Global Servers for Reliable and Fast Latency Testing

Explore EDIS Global’s worldwide Looking Glass network for real-time network performance testing. Evaluate latency, routing, and connection efficiency at over 50 locations across the globe.

Real-Time Network Performance Insights with EDIS Global’s Looking Glass

The EDIS Global Looking Glass tool provides network administrators with critical insights into real-time network performance. Perform diagnostics like ping, traceroute, and speed tests (IPv4 and IPv6) to evaluate connectivity from any of our 50+ global locations. This tool is available to you free of charge.
Whether you need to identify bottlenecks, evaluate latency, or ensure your network is operating efficiently, the Looking Glass is an indispensable tool for professionals and businesses alike.

Global Reach, Local Insights

Our extensive global network allows users to test from over 50 data center locations worldwide, providing unparalleled insights into network efficiency. Whether you’re choosing the best VPS server for your needs or troubleshooting connectivity, our Looking Glass network ensures you have the data to make informed decisions.

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List of Worldwide Looking Glass Servers

Below is the complete list of our global Looking Glass servers. Click on any location to access the Looking Glass tool for that region.
Looking Glass Sydney :: Australia, Sydney
Looking Glass Dubai :: United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai
Looking Glass Graz :: Graz, Austria
Looking Glass Vienna :: Vienna, Austria
Looking Glass Vienna Interxion :: Vienna Interxion, Austria 
Looking Glass Brussels :: Brussels, Belgium
Looking Glass Sofia :: Sofia, Bulgaria
Looking Glass Montreal :: Montréal, Canada
Looking Glass Zurich :: Zurich, Switzerland 
Looking Glass Valparaiso :: Viña del Mar (Valparaiso) Chile 
Looking Glass Cyprus :: Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus
Looking Glass Prague :: Prague, Czech Republic
Looking Glass Bogotá :: Bogotá, Colombia
Looking Glass Frankfurt :: Frankfurt, Germany
Looking Glass Copenhagen :: Copenhagen, Denmark
Looking Glass Tallinn :: Tallinn, Estonia
Looking Glass Seville :: Seville, Spain
Looking Glass Paris :: Paris, France 
Looking Glass Thessaloniki :: Thessaloniki, Greece 
Looking Glass Hong Kong :: Kwai Chung, Hong Kong
Looking Glass Zagreb :: Zagreb, Croatia
Looking Glass Budapest :: Budapest, Hungary
Looking Glass Tel Aviv :: Tel Aviv, Israel 
Looking Glass Reykjavík:: Hafnarfjördur, Iceland
Looking Glass Milan :: Milan, Italy
Looking Glass Palermo :: Palermo, Sicily (Italia)
Looking Glass Tokyo :: Tokyo, Japan
Looking Glass Vilnius :: Vilnius, Lithuania
Looking Glass Riga :: Riga, Latvia
Looking Glass Chisinau :: Chisinau, Moldova
Looking Glass Skopje :: Skopje, North Macedonia
Looking Glass Amsterdam :: Schiphol Rijk / Amsterdam, Netherlands
Looking Glass Oslo :: Oslo, Norway
Looking Glass Warsaw :: Warsaw, Poland
Looking Glass Belgrade :: Belgrade, Serbia
Looking Glass Bucharest :: Bucharest, Romania
Looking Glass Moscow :: Moscow, Russian Federation
Looking Glass St. Petersburg :: St. Petersburg, Russia
Looking Glass Stockholm :: Stockholm, Sweden
Looking Glass Singapore :: Singapore, Singapore
Looking Glass Ljubljana :: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Looking Glass London :: London, City, UK
Looking Glass Docklands :: London, Docklands, UK
Looking Glass New York :: New York (NY), USA
Looking Glass Miami :: Miami (FL), USA
Looking Glass Los Angeles :: Los Angeles (CA), USA

How to Use EDIS Looking Glass

Select a Looking Glass Server

1. Select a Looking Glass Server
• Pick a server location from the list above that aligns with your testing needs.
2. Perform Network Tests
• Use tools like ping, traceroute, and speed tests to assess real-time connectivity.
3. Analyze Results
• Evaluate latency, routing paths, and packet loss to make data-driven decisions.
4. Utilize Insights
• Optimize your VPS hosting experience or troubleshoot issues effectively using the gathered data.

Perform Network Tests

Once you've chosen the desired looking glass server, you can begin performing network tests. The looking glass server offers various tools and commands that allow you to assess different aspects of network performance. Common tests include:
  • Ping Measure the latency or round-trip time between your device and the looking glass server.
  • Traceroute Trace the network path taken by packets from your device to the looking glass server, helping identify any bottlenecks or latency issues along the way.
  • IPv4 speed test Helps gauge the speed and reliability of your internet connection using the traditional IPv4 protocol, ensuring optimal performance for various online activities."
  • IPv6 speed test Allows you to assess the speed and efficiency of your internet connection using the latest IPv6 protocol, enabling seamless connectivity and improved network performance in the modern digital landscape."

Analyze the Results

Interpret the results obtained from the network tests. Assess the latency, packet loss, routing paths, and other metrics to evaluate the performance and reliability of the network connection between your location and the selected looking glass server.

Utilize the Insights

Based on the insights gained from the looking glass server tests, you can make informed decisions regarding server selection, buy VPS or network troubleshooting. This information is especially valuable when considering VPS hosting solutions, improving website performance, or ensuring reliable connectivity for your target audience.


The Power of Looking Glass: A Must-Have Tool for Network Administrators

In the ever-evolving realm of network management, staying ahead of the curve is not just a necessity; it's an art. EDIS Global, a vanguard in the world of global internet services, offers a powerful tool that has become indispensable for network administrators worldwide – the Looking Glass tool.

What is the Looking Glass Tool?

At its core, the Looking Glass tool is a web-based portal that allows network administrators to view, and diagnose the state of an IP network. This tool is critical in understanding the efficiency of network infrastructure, connections, and in identifying potential bottlenecks. Whether it's about finding the best route for data packets or ensuring optimal network performance, Looking Glass stands as an essential diagnostic tool.

Capabilities and Applications

EDIS Global's Looking Glass offers features that make it an essential tool for anyone managing an IP network. Here are some of its key capabilities:
Real-Time Network Diagnostics: Using the Looking Glass tool, network administrators can send ping queries or traceroute commands to a specified IP address, directly from the EDIS Global's data centers. This functionality is crucial for assessing the response time, round-trip time, and overall network efficiency.
User-Friendly Interface: With dropdown lists and a straightforward interface, running a test on a specified location or a remote network has never been easier. This simplicity is a boon, especially when rapid diagnostics are needed.
Comprehensive Test Results: Users get detailed insights into the number of hops, round-trip time, and potential delays, enabling them to determine the efficiency of the network and identify the best route for data transmission.
Optimizing Network Connectivity: For a network operator, understanding the backbone infrastructure and its performance is key. Looking Glass serves as a diagnostic tool to test and improve network connectivity and performance.
Open Source Technology: Leveraging the power of open source, the Looking Glass tool stands as a testament to collaborative innovation, offering reliability and continuous improvements.

Why Use EDIS Global's Looking Glass?

Real-Time Network Diagnostics: Perform ping, traceroute, and speed tests directly from our global data centers.
User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design simplifies the process of running diagnostics.
Comprehensive Insights: Detailed results help identify bottlenecks and improve connectivity.
Global Reach: Test from over 50 data centers worldwide.

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Get started with EDIS Global’s powerful VPS hosting solutions today. Use the insights from our Looking Glass servers to choose the perfect location for your needs.

Ready to Optimize Your Online Performance?

Get started with EDIS Global’s powerful VPS hosting solutions today. Use the insights from our Looking Glass servers to choose the perfect location for your needs.

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