Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Issues
Posted on June 1, 2024 (Last modified on June 26, 2024) • 1 min read • 116 wordsLearn how to troubleshoot common network connectivity issues using tools like ping, traceroute, and netstat.
Ping tests connectivity between two network devices by sending ICMP Echo Request packets and listening for Echo Reply packets.
ping 8.8.8.8Ping results show round-trip time and packet loss, which are useful for diagnosing connectivity issues.
Traceroute maps the path data takes to reach a destination by sending packets with incrementing time-to-live (TTL) values and recording the route.
traceroute google.comTraceroute results show each hop along the path to the destination and the time taken for each hop.
Netstat displays network connections, routing tables, and interface statistics.
netstat -tulnNetstat is useful for identifying open ports, listening services, and network interface statistics.