What command is used to ping an IP address in Windows?

The command used to ping an IP address in Windows is "ping." This command is used to check the network connectivity between your computer and another device (which can be another computer, server, or other network device) by sending ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) echo request packets. When the target device receives a packet, it sends back an echo reply, allowing the user to determine if the device is reachable across the network.

The ping command also provides information on the response time, packet loss, and can help in diagnosing network issues.

Other commands listed have different purposes:

• Traceroute is used to track the path that packets take to reach a destination, providing information about the route through multiple intermediate devices.

• Ipconfig displays the current TCP/IP configuration of the computer's network interface, including the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

• Netstat provides information about the network connections, routing tables, and interface statistics but does not test connectivity to a specific IP address.

Thus, the "ping" command is specifically designed to check connectivity, making it the appropriate choice for this function.