Detect internet connection failure

[ellenr]

My access program uses mysql files. Is there a way to detect a connection failure before the program hangs? I could then tell the user to turn off airplane mode for example.

 

[theDBguy]

There are a few code examples available that might help. Here's one using a quick search.

Excel VBA - Check if connected to internet AND if its via Wifi or Ethernet

I need to alert users before running a macro which takes a lot longer if run on Wifi as opposed to the company LAN. I have found the following code: Checking for internet connection using VBA The

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