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h1. Procedures to run ping test
*Windows OS*
# Hold the *Windows* key and press the *R* key to open the Run dialog box.
# Type *cmd* and click OK.
# Type *ping -n 100* followed by an external web address that responds to pings.
# For example: *ping -n 100 8.8.8.8*
# Press Enter.
*Mac OS*
# On the Toolbar, click Go and select the Utilities folder.
# Double-click the *Terminal icon*.
# Type *ping -c 100* followed by an external web address that responds to pings.
# For example: *ping -c 100 8.8.8.8*.
# Press Enter.
*Linux OS*
# Launch a terminal by Press *Ctrl+Alt+T* to launch the Terminal or by press *Alt+F2* and type gnome-terminal. gnome-terminal to also launch the Terminal.
# Type *ping -c 100* followed by an external web address that responds to pings.
# For example: *ping 8.8.8.8*.
# Press Enter.
If the connection is unstable then see this link: [[FAQ:The connection is slow. What to do?| What to do when the connection is slow?]]
*Windows OS*
# Hold the *Windows* key and press the *R* key to open the Run dialog box.
# Type *cmd* and click OK.
# Type *ping -n 100* followed by an external web address that responds to pings.
# For example: *ping -n 100 8.8.8.8*
# Press Enter.
*Mac OS*
# On the Toolbar, click Go and select the Utilities folder.
# Double-click the *Terminal icon*.
# Type *ping -c 100* followed by an external web address that responds to pings.
# For example: *ping -c 100 8.8.8.8*.
# Press Enter.
*Linux OS*
# Launch a terminal by Press *Ctrl+Alt+T* to launch the Terminal or by press *Alt+F2* and type gnome-terminal. gnome-terminal to also launch the Terminal.
# Type *ping -c 100* followed by an external web address that responds to pings.
# For example: *ping 8.8.8.8*.
# Press Enter.
If the connection is unstable then see this link: [[FAQ:The connection is slow. What to do?| What to do when the connection is slow?]]