How to Use the Ping Command

       Pinging is a command which tells you if the connection between your computer and a particular domain is working correctly.


       In Windows, select Start > Run > Type cmd or Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. This will give you a window like the one below.
      Enter the word ping, followed by a space, then the domain name.
      If the results show a series of replies, the connection is working. The time shows you how fast the connection is. 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.

      Online ping. If you can't use the Ping command from your own computer because of a firewall or other restriction, or want to do an Internet ping from another location than your own, you can use one of the following websites that offer online ping services:

his.com Ping http://www.his.com/cgi-bin/ping?
Network-Tools http://network-tools.com/
Spfld.com Ping   http://www.spfld.com/ping.html
Theworldsend.net ping http://www.theworldsend.net/php-ping.php