Intermediate Networking Commands - Linux / macOS

Question 1

ip route

Answer 1

Displays routing table.

Question 2

ip link

Answer 2

Shows network interfaces and status.

Question 3

ping -c <count> <IP></IP></count>

Answer 3

Sends a limited number of pings.

Question 4

traceroute -I <IP> (capital i)</IP>

Answer 4

ICMP traceroute.

Question 5

netcat (nc)

Answer 5

Tests ports and creates TCP/UDP connections.

Question 6

iwconfig

Answer 6

Wireless network info.

Question 7

ethtool <interface></interface>

Answer 7

Shows link speed, duplex, driver info.