The “ping” network utility is used to test the reachability of a remote computer (defined by IP address) by sending out a data packet and recording how long it takes for a packet to return. You can run the ping utility from the Windows command prompt to diagnose connectivity issues. By using the ping utility’s command options, you can adjust the number of packets sent, the time-out setting (the time allotted before the program stops listening for the return packet) and the size of the ping packet. Tips Writer Bio
