Can You Actually Ping to an IP Port? Understanding the Basics and Limitations

You’re spot on about ping not being able to check ports. It’s just not designed for that.

If you’re looking for a quick way to test ports, I’d suggest using `telnet`. It’s old-school but still works great. Just type `telnet 192.168.1.1 80` and see if it connects. If it does, the port is open.