We've compiled a basic program to send a "TCP Ping" to an IP/port to see if the port is responding to TCP traffic. This can help determine if a TCP service is listening on the port or if your firewall is working properly (or not). These support both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses as well as hostnames.
Downloads: https://extravm.com/billing/download/
Windows
Download the "tcppingwin.exe" app here or at the link above. You can place it into the C:/Windows folder on your PC to be able to run it from anywhere.
Examples Commands:tcppingwin <IP/Hostname> <Port> <Timeout (Optional)>
tcppingwin 1.1.1.1 443
tcppingwin 2606:4700:4700::1111 443
Linux
Download the "tcpping" app here or at the link above.
Example Commands:tcpping <IP/Hostname> <Port> <Timeout (Optional)>