Procedures to run ping test¶

Windows OS

1. Hold the Windows key and press the R key to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type cmd and click OK.
3. Type ping -n 100 followed by an external web address that responds to pings.
4. For example: ping -n 100 8.8.8.8
5. Press Enter.

Mac OS

1. On the Toolbar, click Go and select the Utilities folder.
2. Double-click the Terminal icon.
3. Type ping -c 100 followed by an external web address that responds to pings.
4. For example: ping -c 100 8.8.8.8.
5. Press Enter.

Linux OS

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+T to launch the Terminal or press Alt+F2 and type gnome-terminal to also launch the Terminal.
2. Type ping 100 followed by an external web address that responds to pings.
3. For example: ping 8.8.8.8.
4. Press Enter.

If the connection is unstable then see this link: What to do when the connection is slow?