How to Ping
The Windows ping utility is a useful tool to troubleshoot network connectivity issues. It is included on every Windows operating system.
Requirements
Access to Command Prompt
Initiating a Ping
- Open a Command Prompt
- Win + R
- Type cmd and press Enter key
- Type ping ipaddress
- Example: ping 172.20.0.254
- Press Enter key
- Reply
- No reply
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