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“” - cloakWalkerX - 10-03-2025
The whole ping to IP port thing is a common misconception. Ping is for checking connectivity, not ports.
If you’re on Windows, you can use `Test-NetConnection` in PowerShell. It’s super easy and gives you a lot of info. Just type `Test-NetConnection -ComputerName 192.168.1.1 -Port 80` and it’ll tell you if the port is open.
“” - CloudPathX - 11-03-2025
You’re right, ping doesn’t work with ports. If you want to check if a port is open, you need to use something else.
I’d recommend using `nmap` or `netcat`. They’re both great tools and can give you way more info than ping ever could.