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title: What does the tool actually test?
description: "Each run performs an HTTP request from two independent locations: - **Your machine** (your network path) - **External server in France** (separate network path) Only **HTTP 200** is considered UP. Any other status code is treated as DOWN, with the…"
url: "https://ssh-assistant.com/docs/what-does-the-tool-actually-test/"
updated: "2026-03-05"
category: Site Load Tester / Website Status Checker
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# What does the tool actually test?

Each run performs an HTTP request from two independent locations:

- **Your machine** (your network path)
- **External server in France** (separate network path)

Only **HTTP 200** is considered UP. Any other status code is treated as DOWN, with the code shown for clarity.