How to use the ping command in the Command Line Interface.

Pinging is a command which tells you if the connection between your computer and a particular domain is working correctly. Read on to learn how to use the ping command  in the CLI (Command Line Interface) to check if connection is established between your PC and a particular domain.



Step 1
In Windows, select Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. This will give you a window like the one above.

Step 2
Enter the word ping, followed by a space, then the domain name.

Step 3
If the results show a series of replies, the connection is working. The time shows you how fast the connection is.

Note:
If you see a "timed out" error instead of a reply, there is a breakdown somewhere between your computer and the domain. In this case the next step is to perform a traceroute.

Learn more about traceroute, read this post How To Use The Traceroute Command.