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!
Source: Conversation with Bing, 2023/04/24(1) How to Ping an IP Address in Windows or Linux - Tech News Today. https://www.technewstoday.com/ping-an-ip-address/ Accessed 2023/04/24.
(2) How to Use the Ping Command to Test Your Network - How-To Geek. https://www.howtogeek.com/355664/how-to-use-ping-to-test-your-network/ Accessed 2023/04/24.
(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.
