How to Fix Destination host unreachable Ping error in Windows 11

Follow these fixes when your internet is problematic, and the Ping command shows the Destination host unreachable error message in Windows 11/10. Here are a bunch of solutions for this case whether ethernet, mobile hotspot, or using USB tethering is in question.

Fix the "Destination host unreachable" ping error on Windows 11/Windows 10

Listed below are remedies to the Destination host inaccessible Ping problem that can be applied to Windows 11 and Windows 10:

Make sure the media converter is running

Verify the USB port and cord.

Verify the DNS configuration.

Automatically get the address of the DNS server

Check the primary gateway

Contact ISP.

1.Make sure the media converter is running

You will need a media converter to connect Ethernet fiber and Ethernet copper if the distance between your home and your ISP's Ethernet switch is more than 100 meters. You should check whether the signal from the Ethernet switch is received by the media converter. If so, you may have to troubleshoot the problem yourself. Otherwise, you need to contact your internet service provider.

2. Check the Ethernet port and link.

If the Ethernet port of your computer is faulty, then you may receive this type of error message whenever you try to access the Internet. Just for your information, an Ethernet cable has eight different wires inside it. If any one of them gets damaged, you cannot access the web.

For that reason, you need to make sure that both your Ethernet port and cable are in perfect working order. Alternatively, you may connect your computer using a different cable and a USB to Ethernet converter.

3. Check your DNS:.

Whether you are using a wireless or wired Ethernet connection, it is essential to ensure that the DNS servers are configured correctly. Otherwise, you are likely to get the Destination host unreachable error. Here are the steps to check the DNS settings:

Open the Run dialog using Win+R.

Type ncpa.cpl and press the Enter key.

Right-click on the Ethernet connection to open its properties.

Select Internet Protocol Version 4 and double-click on it.

Highlight each address one by one and checkmark it.

Click OK to continue.

4. Obtain DNS server address automatically

You don't need to configure anything in the Network Connections of your computer if you have a router. But now is the time to delete any configurations you might have previously done. To do that, read on:

Search for network connections by using the search box on the Taskbar.

Press and hold the Wi-Fi icon

Select the Properties menu item

Double-click on the Internet Protocol Version 4

Choose to obtain an IP address automatically

Click to obtain the DNS server address automatically

Click OK

5. Main gateway

Whatever your choice - straight Ethernet or over Wi-Fi, you will have to specify a default gateway, provided by your ISP. Without this, your PC won't be able to talk to the Ethernet switch at your ISP.

Here are the steps to check default gateway in Windows 11/10:

Hit the OK button after typing ncpa.cpl and pressing Win+R.

Right-click on Ethernet to open its properties.

Once you have selected Internet Protocol Version 4, click on the Properties.

Check the default gateway

Now that you are there, you might as well check the IP address, subnet mask, preferred DNS server and alternate DNS server among others

6. Call the ISP

Contact your ISP if you have tried all the other methods and nothing is working. Meanwhile, you can run the following command through the Command Prompt:

ping 8.8.8.8 and beyond 10 times

This command will ping 10 times to the IP address 8.8.8.8 and will show the result based on the number of packets received and lost.

Alternatively, you can try running this command:

ping -t 8.8.8.8

Now, perform this or a similar command to check the ping status, since your ISP would want you to do it. It's crucial.

There you go! I hope the above responses resolved your question.

What "Destination net unreachable" means in regards to ping?

If your computer continues to receive the error message "Destination net unreachable" or "Destination host unreachable," this means it cannot reach the host. In simple terms, there is a problem with your computer communicating with the host. Normally, this happens when the host is down.

Which of the following are reasons for the ping to fail at the destination host?

The first thing to do in troubleshooting the Destination host inaccessible error is to ensure that your ethernet cable, port, etc. are all in good condition. First and foremost, you must ensure that your host is successfully communicating with the Media Converter (MC) that your Internet service provider (ISP) has installed. You can contact your internet service provider (ISP) if that solves the problem.

We hope that helped you to resolve the Destination Host Unreachable error of Windows 11.