ping and a public IP address such as Google’s public DNS server

To ping a public IP address, such as Google's public DNS server, follow these steps:

1. Open the command prompt: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box, then type "cmd" and press Enter. This will open the command prompt.

2. Type the ping command: In the command prompt, type "ping" followed by a space and the IP address you want to ping. For example, to ping Google's public DNS server (8.8.8.8), type "ping 8.8.8.8" and press Enter.

3. Observe the results: After you press Enter, the ping command will start sending ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) echo request packets to the specified IP address. It will then display the round-trip time (in milliseconds) for each packet sent and received. Additionally, it will show the percentage of packet loss, if any.

4. Analyze the results: The ping command will continuously send echo requests to the specified IP address until you stop it by pressing Ctrl + C. You can analyze the results to determine the quality and responsiveness of the network connection to the target IP address. A low round-trip time and no packet loss indicate a stable and fast connection, while a high round-trip time or packet loss may indicate network issues.

By following these steps, you can use the ping command to test the connectivity and responsiveness of a public IP address, such as Google's public DNS server.