How to Run a Quick Connection Test

Created by Jenn Rhynard, Modified on Tue, 31 Mar at 1:21 PM by Jenn Rhynard

What this does

This test checks if your internet connection is stable. It helps us see if your connection is dropping or running normally.


Step 1: Open the test

On Windows

  1. Press the Windows key + R
  2. Type cmd and press Enter
  3. In the black window, type:
ping google.com -n 20
  1. Press Enter

On Mac

  1. Press Command + Space
  2. Type Terminal and open it
  3. Type:
ping google.com -c 20
  1. Press Enter

Step 2: Let it finish

  • This will take about 30 seconds
  • You’ll see lines of text appear—that’s normal

Step 3: What to look for

You don’t need to understand everything—just check this:

  • If you do NOT see “Request timed out” → your connection looks stable
  • If you DO see “Request timed out” → your connection may be dropping

Optional (If your issue comes and goes)

On Windows

ping 8.8.8.8 -t

On Mac

ping 8.8.8.8

Let it run for about 1 minute, then press Ctrl + C to stop.


What to send us

To help us resolve your issue as quickly as possible, please include:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Property Name
  • Address
  • Unit Number
  • Screenshot of the test results
  • Details about the issue (what’s happening, when it happens, which devices are affected)

How to contact us

Please send the above information to:
support@smartaira.com


What we’ll do next

Once we receive your information, we’ll:

  • Review your connection results
  • Check for any service issues or outages
  • Help get everything working as quickly as possible 

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