netstat – Network Statistics Tool

netstat is a classic command-line utility that displays network connections, routing tables, interface statistics, and...

Networking Tools Linux Open Source

netstat is a classic command-line utility that displays network connections, routing tables, interface statistics, and protocol statistics. While ss has largely replaced it for socket information, netstat remains widely used and provides a comprehensive view of network status on Linux systems.

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Key Features

  • Connection Listing – View all active network connections
  • Routing Tables – Display kernel routing information
  • Interface Stats – Show network interface statistics
  • Protocol Statistics – Display protocol-specific data

Installation

sudo apt install net-tools    # Debian/Ubuntu
sudo dnf install net-tools    # Fedora/RHEL

Basic Usage

# All connections
netstat -a

# Listening ports with process info
netstat -tlnp

# Routing table
netstat -r

# Interface statistics
netstat -i

# Show numeric addresses
netstat -n

# Continuous output
netstat -c

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