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NETWORK ENGG USED COMMOND

Troubleshooting Command

1. ping

 Usage: ping <destination>


 Purpose: Tests connectivity between your device and another device (like a server or
another computer) by sending ICMP echo requests.
 Example: ping google.com will check if you can reach Google's servers.

2. tracert (Windows) / traceroute (Linux/Mac)

 Usage: tracert <destination> or traceroute <destination>


 Purpose: Shows the path that packets take from your device to the destination, listing
each hop along the way.
 Example: tracert google.com will display the route taken to reach Google's
servers.

3. ipconfig (Windows) / ifconfig or ip (Linux/Mac)

 Usage: ipconfig, ifconfig, or ip a


 Purpose: Displays your device’s network configuration, including IP address, subnet
mask, default gateway, and DNS servers.
 Example: ipconfig on Windows will show your current IP address.

4. nslookup

 Usage: nslookup <domain>


 Purpose: Queries the DNS to find the IP address associated with a domain name.
 Example: nslookup google.com will return the IP addresses for Google's domain.

5. netstat

 Usage: netstat -a or netstat -an


 Purpose: Displays active network connections, listening ports, and routing tables.
 Example: netstat -an shows all active connections and listening ports.

6. route

 Usage: route print (Windows) / route (Linux)


 Purpose: Displays the current routing table, showing how your device routes traffic.
 Example: route print on Windows shows the routing table.

7. arp

 Usage: arp -a
 Purpose: Displays the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) table, mapping IP
addresses to MAC addresses on your local network.
 Example: arp -a lists all IP-to-MAC address mappings.

8. netsh (Windows)

 Usage: netsh <command>


 Purpose: A versatile command used to configure and manage various network
settings.
 Example: netsh interface ip show config shows IP configuration for all
interfaces.

9. dig (Linux/Mac)

 Usage: dig <domain>


 Purpose: Queries DNS servers to retrieve information about domain names, like IP
addresses, MX records, etc.
 Example: dig google.com retrieves information about Google's DNS records.

10. tcpdump (Linux) / Wireshark (Cross-Platform)

 Usage: tcpdump <options> or use Wireshark with a graphical interface.


 Purpose: Captures and analyzes network packets for detailed inspection.
 Example: tcpdump -i eth0 captures traffic on the eth0 interface.

11. telnet

 Usage: telnet <host> <port>


 Purpose: Tests connectivity to a specific port on a remote host. Useful for checking if
a specific service (like HTTP or SSH) is accessible.
 Example: telnet google.com 80 tests connectivity to Google's web server.

12. ssh

 Usage: ssh <user>@<host>


 Purpose: Securely connects to a remote server for administration or troubleshooting.
 Example: ssh [email protected] connects to a server at that IP address.

13. nmap

 Usage: nmap <options> <target>


 Purpose: Scans networks for open ports, services, and devices. Useful for security
auditing and discovering hosts.
 Example: nmap -sP 192.168.1.0/24 scans the specified subnet for active hosts.

These commands are essential for diagnosing network issues, ranging from connectivity
problems to DNS issues and more.

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