Check for network

gistfile1.txt

# Check for active connection
while [ "$NETACTIVE" == 'FALSE' ]; do
	# If block to test internet availability
	if ping -nc 3 8.8.8.8 | grep '100.0%' >/dev/null 2>&1;then
		/bin/echo $(date) "failed to connect to server"
		exit 1
	else
		/bin/echo $(date) "Success connecting to server"
		# Do stuff here
		NETACTIVE=TRUE
	fi
done