Using Linux network commands, you can manage and troubleshoot network connections, interfaces, routing tables, and other networking-related functions.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| arp | You can use this command to display and manipulate the kernel's ARP cache (Address Resolution Protocol). |
| ifconfig | This command displays and configures network interfaces on the system. |
| ip | You can use this command to display and manipulate routing, network devices, and tunnels. |
| netstat | This command is used to display active network connections, routing tables, and network interface statistics. |
| ss | This command is used to display information about active network connections and sockets. |
| ping | This command is used to test connectivity to a network device by sending ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) packets. |
| traceroute | This command is used to trace the path of network packets from the source to the destination. |
| mtr | This command is a network diagnostic tool that combines the functionality of ping and traceroute. |
| dig | This command is used to query DNS (Domain Name System) servers to resolve domain names into IP addresses. |
| host | This command is used to perform DNS lookups and display DNS-related information. |
| nslookup | This command is used to query DNS servers to resolve domain names into IP addresses. |
| route | This command is used to display and manipulate the IP routing table. |
| iptables | This command is used to configure the kernel firewall (netfilter) rules for packet filtering, NAT (Network Address Translation), and port forwarding. |
| nmap | This command is a network exploration and security auditing tool that can scan hosts and services on a network, and detect open ports and vulnerabilities. |
| tcpdump | Using this command, you can capture and analyze network traffic in real-time or from a packet capture file. |
| hostname | This command is used to display or set the hostname of the local system. |
