Judging network failures with the clever use of ping

When you can't access the internet, how do you diagnose the issue yourself? In fact, being unable to connect to the internet is more troublesome than anything else because when you encounter other problems, you can still search for solutions online. However, in this case, your primary issue is that you cannot connect to the internet. At this point, you can use a simple command — **ping**. With it, you can quickly identify the source of the problem. Click Start -> Run, type in "cmd", and then type "ping". Common network issues generally fall into two categories: software configuration problems or hardware problems. But don't forget one more thing — check if your service fees are overdue.

Using PING to troubleshoot network issues can be roughly divided into 4 steps:

1. Ping your own IP address

You can use the "ipconfig" command to view your local IP address. Then, ping your own IP address. If the ping succeeds, it indicates that the network adapter, network card, or modem is working properly. If not, it may indicate a problem. You might need to replace the hardware — a typical hardware issue...