[BUG] `npm ping` freezes when internet is off

[Yash-Singh1]

Is there an existing issue for this?

• I have searched the existing issues

Current Behavior

When I run npm ping without WiFi, then it just freezes.

Expected Behavior

The command gives me an error saying the request failed.

Steps To Reproduce

1. Turn of WiFi
2. Run npm ping
3. See it freeze

Environment

• OS: Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS
• Node: v16.3.0
• npm: 7.19.1