Check if your router is disconnecting from the internet.
Check if your router is disconnecting from the internet.
Hey all. I have an issue with my internet provider, and devices they provide. I would like to test if router loosing connection to the internet, or maybe the router at fault. I am not even sure. I would like to test for hours, if router loosing connection, or not. The only test I know, is too ping to google.com Do you have maybe any other suggestions please ?
Search for "what is my internet speed" to find current details.
I encounter "internet issues" often using two commands; one runs with "ping google.com -t" and the other with "ping 8.8.8.8 -t". Simply observe the pings and check for interruptions. The purpose of checking both domains is to determine if DNS problems affect your connection, as your ISP might face DNS difficulties. If you notice drops only for one domain but not the other, it indicates a DNS issue. You can address this by configuring a static DNS entry in Windows.
We utilize pingplotter in a professional setting to track customer broadband performance across several days. I think the free version still offers core capabilities. My approach would be to launch two instances of the tool (the paid versions allow multiple tests per instance, but I’m uncertain about the free one) and begin a test to a public IP such as 8.8.8.8. In another instance, run a test directly to your router’s local address (it may be 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1, you need to confirm). Let them run however long you like and simply review the generated graphs.
I experienced a comparable problem; for months I received only around 100Mbps on speedtest despite having a 1Gbps plan. Initially, I thought it might be due to Windows issues or excessive program usage consuming bandwidth. After installing a new PC and updating the operating system, my speed test results remained poor. When I contacted my internet provider, they suggested reconfiguring the cable connection—plugging it directly into the motherboard’s Ethernet port instead of the router. Following their advice, I set up a new dial-up broadband connection and ran another speed test. The results matched the contract agreement: 1Gbps download and 500Mbps upload. I’m still puzzled by how such a slow connection could persist for so long, possibly due to the router or the long Cat cable between them. My advice is to try connecting the cable directly into your motherboard or network card and test again with your credentials.
Convert the command into your "Start" window, open the command prompt, ping google.de, then open another window and ping the router. You might see results like ping 192.168.0.1, ping fritz.box, or 192.168.178.1. The -t flag can be used repeatedly if your connection to the router is lost, indicating a possible issue. If you're trying to search for the internet provider, note that poor service is common.