Basic connectivity test commands
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What it does |
Windows command |
Linux command |
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Test connectivity to an IP or hostname/web address. Uses Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) |
ping |
ping
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Track path (routers) from one network to another. Can use IP/hostname/web address. |
tracert
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tracepath
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Display the TCP/IP configuration of a device. |
ipconfig, ipconfig/all
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ip addr
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Find the IP address of a hostname/web address. You can obtain a web address/hostname from an IP as well. |
nslookup
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nslookup
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Show network latency and data loss. Combines the functionality of ping and tracert. |
pathping |
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Provide live stats to an IP address. Combine functionalities of ping and traceroute. |
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mtr
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Get the hostname of the local device. |
hostname
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hostname
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Show the MAC address to an IP address mapping. |
arp -a |
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Short cut keys
CTRL+ALT+DEL
Windows-Brings up a screen with options; change password, switch user, sign out, lock and task manager.
Linux-Brings prompt to log off.
