Test-Connection

The Test-Connection cmdlet in PowerShell is used to test network connectivity by sending ICMP echo request packets, commonly known as “ping” requests, to a specified remote computer or destination.

Here’s how to use Test-Connection:

1. Open PowerShell by searching for it in the Start menu or by pressing Win + X and selecting “Windows PowerShell” or “Windows PowerShell (Admin)”.
2. Once PowerShell is open, you can use the Test-Connection cmdlet followed by the target computer name or IP address. For example:

• To test connectivity to a remote computer by name: Test-Connection -ComputerName RemoteComputerName
• To test connectivity to a remote computer by IP address: Test-Connection -ComputerName 192.168.1.1
• You can also specify parameters such as -Count to specify the number of echo requests to send and -Quiet to suppress the output and return a Boolean value indicating success or failure.

1. After executing the Test-Connection cmdlet with the desired parameters, PowerShell will send ICMP echo requests to the specified target and display the results.

Source for More Information

Here’s a source where you can find more detailed information about Test-Connection and other PowerShell cmdlets:

• Microsoft Docs: Test-Connection cmdlet

The Microsoft Docs page provides comprehensive documentation on PowerShell cmdlets, including Test-Connection, with detailed explanations, examples, and usage scenarios.