How to test if your Internet is working

Modified on Mon, 24 Apr, 2023 at 11:23 AM

To ping 8.8.8.8, you can use the ping command in the command prompt. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Open the command prompt by pressing Windows key + R and typing "cmd" in the Run window.

2. Type "ping 8.8.8.8" and press Enter.

3. This will start the ping process. If you want to stop it, press Ctrl + C.

If you get a reply as below screenshot your internet is working

You can also change the packet size for the ping using this command: "ping -s 4 8.8.8.8". Similarly, to limit the ping packets to a specified number, use "ping -c 2 8.8.8.8".¹

I hope this helps!

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(3) Ping command basics for testing and troubleshooting. https://www.redhat.com/sysadmin/ping-usage-basics Accessed 2023/04/24.

(4) How to ping google | ping command | ping 8.8.8.8 | CMD - YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B-KnOV0aJc Accessed 2023/04/24.