Ping to Test Internet Connection

To run a ping test on Windows:

1. Open the Command Prompt or MSDOS prompt dialog box (Start, Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt).
2. Type "ping www.verizon.net".
3. Press [Enter] (Note: Some computers will not respond to the ping test for security reasons. If a Web page or server doesn't respond to ping, try a different one.)

You have an active internet connection if you see results similar to this: Reply from 206.46.189.11: bytes=32 time=40ms TTL=249

! Big thanks to: the comcast technician who was here today.