How can I run an ongoing test for constant internet connection?

[cliftonphotographer]

I have a problem where my internet seems to be dropping the connection from time to time but I'm not sure if it's completely disconnected for a second or just slow.

My network is on FIOS on the 2nd speed level up from the basic,so I get about 58MBS on a hard line when I run speed tests but I want to know if it's dropping the connection.

I would like to run an ongoing test for an hour or so showing if I'm actually always connected. I guess like running a ping test but only so I know I'm connected. I don't need the speed test.

I have my Smart TV hooked up to my router and an App for running it on my tablet and phone but I get an error message asking if the TV is turned on a lot of the time. So I'm thinking that the router is a piece of trash and needs upgrading or replacing.

But for now,how do I run a test to check ongoing connectivity?

[DunbarPappy®ϟϟ]

See if this won't fit the bill:
iTraffic Monitor
"is a network monitor and reporting tool that displays a real time graph of network traffic and keeps detailed statistics of your daily, weekly, monthly and yearly bandwidth usage. You can optionally use WinPcap (included) to filter local traffic or traffic between specified IP addresses. Other features include session statistics, dynamic tray icon, a bandwidth stop watch and customizable graph colors."
Freeware.
http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/networ...tinfo.html

[gopher]

http://www.netuptimemonitor.com
Simple program that continuously tests your connection, alerts to failures, and writes a log of connection failures with date/time and length. Exactly what you're looking for without all the complexity.