title: Check online status, for example by pinging
body: <p>I am developing an universal windows app for Windows 10 IoT using VB.NET. 
  I am checking for two things - first is, if there is any network at all. I am using </p>
  
  <pre><code>Imports System.Net
  NetworkInformation.NetworkInterface.GetIsNetworkAvailable
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>for this. But what this does not tell me is if I really do have internet access, it only indicates if I am connected to a network.</p>
  
  <p>Is there any way to ping an address (like 8.8.8.8)? I cannot find a solution.
  The device will only be used for private purposes, the app will not be public, if that information is necessary.</p>