What is Ping and How Do I Use It?

ping is a software utility that allows you test if you can reach a host (such as another computer, or a website domain). It also measures the round-trip time between your computer and the host. 

   

 Windows: 

 

 Open a command prompt. 

 Type ping hostname.domain.com  or ping <IP Address> 

 If you get a reply, it means that you are connected to the network and able to contact the computer you are attempting to communicate with. 

 

   

 macOS: 

 

 Open Terminal.app 

 Type ping hostname.domain.com or ping <IP Address> 

 If you get a reply, it means that you are connected to the network and able to contact the computer you are attempting to communicate with.