Final answer:
Use the Ping tab in Network Utility to test basic connectivity with another Mac on your network.
Step-by-step explanation:
You should use the Ping tab in Network Utility to test basic connectivity with another Mac on your network. The Ping utility sends small packets of information to a destination IP address or domain name and measures the round-trip time for the packets to reach the destination and return. It helps check if there is a network connection and if the other Mac is reachable.