Windows
Linux
Networking
Diagnostics
Windows PowerShell Test-Connection equivalent in Linux
Tests reachability with ICMP pings.
Windows
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PowerShell Test-Connection
Linux equivalents
ping host
ping host
ping host
Overview
What this command does
Tests reachability with ICMP pings.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Send ICMP echo requests
Tests reachability with ICMP pings.
ping host
Send ICMP echo requests
ping --help
Show command help when supported
man ping
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
ping host
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Test-Connection
ping hostReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
ping host | Send ICMP echo requests |
ping --help | Show command help when supported |
man ping | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | ping host |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | ping host |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | ping host |
Same command on this distribution. |
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