diff --git a/Birders_Guide_Installer.sh b/Birders_Guide_Installer.sh
index 5ab802d..eff3aa1 100755
--- a/Birders_Guide_Installer.sh
+++ b/Birders_Guide_Installer.sh
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ stage_2() {
   echo "Beginning stage 2"
   echo
   echo "Checking for an internet connection to continue . . ."
-  until ping -c 1 google.com &> /dev/null; do
+  until ping -c 1 8.8.8.8 &> /dev/null; do
     sleep 1
   done
   echo "Connected!"