A method for presenting network connectivity data is provided. The method comprises: testing a plurality of communications components and communications links of a network, wherein each of the plurality of components and communications links is communicatively coupled to a computing device, where the plurality of communications components and communications links is configured to provide the computing device access to a ground network; determining operational capability of each of the plurality of components and communications links; and presenting an indication of the operational capability for each of the plurality of components and communications links based upon results of the testing.