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Coriolan Weihrauch, 12/05/2021 19:15

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h1. Procedures to run ping test
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*Windows OS*
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# Hold the *Windows* key and press the *R* key to open the Run dialog box.
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# Type *cmd* and click OK.
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# Type *ping  -n 100* followed by an external web address that responds to pings.
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# For example: *ping -n 100 8.8.8.8*
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# Press Enter.
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*Mac OS*
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# Open *Finder*
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# On the Toolbar, click *Go* and select the *Utilities* folder.
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# Double-click the *Terminal* icon.
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# Type *ping -c 100* followed by an external web address that responds to pings.
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# For example: *ping  -c 100 8.8.8.8*.
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# Press Enter.
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*Linux OS*
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# Launch a terminal by *Ctrl+Alt+T* or by *Alt+F2* and type gnome-terminal.
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# Type *ping -c 100* followed by an external web address that responds to pings.
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# For example: *ping -c 100 8.8.8.8*.
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# Press Enter.
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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?]]