diff --git a/wifi-keepalive.py b/wifi-keepalive.py
index 514f4dd..14d1722 100644
--- a/wifi-keepalive.py
+++ b/wifi-keepalive.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ class WifiKeepalive:
         self.initialDelay = INITIAL_DELAY_IN_SECONDS
         self.pingInterval = PING_INTERVAL_IN_SECONDS
         self.isConnected = False
-        self.pingCommand = 'ping -c 1 -W 2 -n'
+        self.pingCommand = 'ping -4 -c 1 -W 2 -n'
         self.connectedMessage = 'Connected to Wifi'
         self.disconnectedMessage = 'No Wifi Connection'