Networking Troubleshooting Tools

Important Networking Troubleshooting Tools which is really Helpful for beginners in Networking

1.Ping

The most commonly used network tool is ping.This command is basically used to verify a connectivity test between requesting host and destination host.This is done by using Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) which is has ability to send a echo packet to destination host and a response to listen for a response from this host.Simply stated ,if the requesting host receives response from the destination host this host is reachable.

2.Tracert/Traceroute

Tracert/Traceroute utility can be used to determine more specific information about the path to the destination host include the route the packet takes and response time of these intermediate hosts.The Tracert utility and traceroute utility performs the same function but works on different operating systems,tracert works on Microsoft windows traceroute for Linux Operating Systems.

3.ipconfig/ifconfig

After tracert/traceroute ipconfig/ifconfig plays a very important role in networking.Sometimes it is already known when ip addressing is configured statically but when a dynamic addressing method (DHCP) is used,the ip address of each host can potentially change often.This command is used to find out ip configuration information of computer system.ipconfig command is used in a windows machines where as ifconfig command is also work on a linux systems.

it also a feature that we can renew and release ip address of computer system by using below figure

4.Speedtest.net

Speed test utility used to determine internet bandwidth available to a specific host and to determine the quality of internet connection. This is a best utility to use when measuring a how long it is going to take upload and download information from a local to remote host. This measurement can also be used to determine whether the connection is offering the amount of bandwidth that was purchased from internet service provider.

5.Putty

Putty is a free and open source utility of SSH and Telnet for the windows platforms. When connecting to a various types networking equipment a telnet, SSH and serial client is required.

6. getmac

Get mac is another command which is basically used to display information about your computer mac address. Sometimes it is very necessary to know the mac address of computer system this command is very helpful for them.

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