In-depth Evaluation Of Host Home. Hong Kong Native Ip Host Home. Actual Test Report Of Different Packages.

1. Evaluation purpose and overview

This paragraph introduces the purpose of the evaluation: to verify whether Host Home Hong Kong native IPv4 is authentic, the bandwidth and stability differences of different packages, and the suitability for website building and access to mainland users.

Small sections: describe the evaluation equipment, time period (peak/off-peak), and tools used (ping, traceroute, iperf3, ab/wrk, wget, curl, mtr, whois).

2. Purchase and initial configuration steps

Log in to the official website of Host Home -> Select Hong Kong computer room -> Compare packages (CPU/Memory/Bandwidth/Traffic/Line) -> Place an order and complete real-name authentication and payment.

After getting the IP: Obtain the login information through the control panel. Use SSH to log in for Linux: ssh root@, and use RDP to connect for Windows. After logging in for the first time, it is recommended to change the root password and update the system: apt update && apt upgrade -y or yum update -y.

3. Verify IP and geographical location (practical operation)

Command verification: Run curl -s https://ipinfo.io/json or curl -s https://ifconfig.co/json on the server to check whether country and region show HK or Hong Kong.

whois query: whois , check the allocation unit (should be APNIC or related service provider), and use dig -x +short to check whether the PTR record is configurable.

4. Basic connectivity and latency test steps

Ping test: ping -c 10 8.8.8.8 or ping -c 10 , recording packet loss and average latency.

Route tracing: Linux uses traceroute , and Windows uses tracert . Compare whether the return path passes through the mainland China export, and pay attention to whether there are abnormal hop counts or packet loss.

5. Bandwidth and download actual measurement (command example)

Use speedtest-cli: pip install speedtest-cli and then run speedtest-cli --server (if there is a Hong Kong test point).

Download the test directly: wget --output-document=/dev/null http://speedtest.tele2.net/10MB.zip or curl -o /dev/null http://speedtest.tele2.net/100MB.zip, record the stable speed and fluctuation.

6. Concurrency and stress testing practice (recommended tools and parameters)

Use iperf3 to test the bandwidth of the same machine: run iperf3 -s on a foreign or local test machine; run iperf3 -c -P 4 -t 60 on the host being tested, and observe the throughput (Mbps) and packet loss.

HTTP concurrent stress test: ab -n 1000 -c 50 http:/// or use wrk -t4 -c200 -d30s http:/// to record the average response time and failure rate.

7. Port, email and PTR configuration process

Port detection: nmap -Pn -p 1-65535 or use telnet 25 to check whether the port is blocked. If you need to open port 25 or other ports, submit a work order request on the control panel.

PTR/reverse resolution: Fill in the desired PTR (for example, mail.example.com) in the control panel DNS or work order, and wait for it to take effect after submission (usually a few hours to 24 hours). Test: dig -x +short.

8. After-sales work order and troubleshooting standard process

Encountering a network exception: First ping traceroute locally/target, intercept the log (ping/traceroute output, iperf3 report, wget download speed) and log in to the Host Home control panel -> Work Order -> Create a new work order -> Select network or technical support, and attach the log.

Common requests: port unblocking, bandwidth abnormality, disconnection and restart, IP replacement. The time, test command and result screenshots must be written clearly in the work order. To speed up the processing, you can request a phone call in the work order.

9. Package selection and renewal suggestions

Suggestions for small sites/personal blogs: A low-configuration 1-core 1G + 1-2Mbps public network bandwidth package is enough; for traffic media or large-scale applications, it is recommended to choose a higher bandwidth and test the concurrency performance.

Note on renewal: Observe historical traffic and bandwidth usage, choose to renew monthly or annually, annual payment is usually more economical; also pay attention to whether snapshot backup is supported, traffic exceeds billing rules and protection services.

10. Q1: Is the Hong Kong IP of Host Home a truly native IP?

Q: How to determine whether the IP obtained is native?

Answer: Practical method: Use curl https://ipinfo.io/json to check the geography; use whois to check whether the allocation agency is APNIC or ISP; and check whether reverse analysis (dig -x) can be performed normally. If the results are consistent and there is no sign of NAT, it is the native IP.

11. Q2: What should I do if I need to change my package or upgrade my bandwidth?

Q: How can I upgrade or switch plans online without losing data?

Answer: Select "Upgrade/Renewal" on the control panel or submit a work order to apply for a package change. Online upgrade is usually supported without interruption (hot expansion), but when it involves changing the computer room or migrating hardware, you need to back up the data in advance and perform the migration according to customer service instructions.

12. Q3: Is Host Home’s Hong Kong hosting suitable for websites targeting mainland users?

Q: Any suggestions on domestic access speed and registration?

Answer: The latency of Hong Kong IP access to the mainland is usually lower than that of overseas computer rooms, and is suitable for domestic lightweight sites. However, if more stable domestic access and ICP filing requirements are required, domestic computer rooms should also be considered or use CDN and registered domain names to optimize access and compliance.