Ping Command
If you are having internet issues, try ping to see if you can ping sites.
- Open a Command Prompt window (Link will open in a separate page)
- Type in "Ping Host" Lets you know if you can ping yourself
- Type in "Ping (your IP Address that you got from IPCONFIG)"
- Type in "Ping (gateway address that you got from IPCONFIG)"
- Type in "Ping UpgradeNRepair.com"
What pinging tells you
- Pinging the host will tell you that your IP address and DNS is working
- Pinging your TCP/IP address will tell you that you can access your IP address
- Pinging the Gateway will tell you that you can access your cable/DSL modem, or router
- Pinging UpgradeNRepair tells you that you can access external websites. If this is the case, then the issue is definitely a software issue with your system.