C++

Check Internet Connectivity

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Demonstrates an efficient way to test for Internet connectivity. C++

#include <CkSocket.h>

void ChilkatSample(void)
    {
    bool success = false;

    CkSocket socket;
    // 1. Use a reliable Anycast IP. 
    //    8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) are the industry standards.
    const char *targetIp = "8.8.8.8";

    // 2. Use Port 53 (DNS). 
    //    DNS servers typically listen on TCP Port 53 as well as UDP. 
    //    (Alternatively, use port 443 if you suspect port 53 is blocked).
    int port = 53;

    // 3. Disable SSL (0). 
    //    We are not doing a handshake, just a TCP connection.
    bool ssl = false;

    // 4. Short Timeout (1500ms).
    //    If you can't reach Google in 1.5 seconds, the connection is 
    //    likely too poor for practical use anyway.
    int timeoutMs = 1500;

    // Connect
    success = socket.Connect(targetIp,port,ssl,timeoutMs);
    if (success == false) {
        std::cout << socket.lastErrorText() << "\r\n";
        return;
    }

    socket.Close(10);

    std::cout << "We have Internet connectivity." << "\r\n";
    }