connectivity tools

Raymond Ops

May 19, 2025 · Operations

Master Network Connectivity Checks: From ethtool to nmap

This guide explains how to verify physical links, test ping latency, trace routes, check HTTP/HTTPS availability with wget and curl, assess TCP/UDP ports using netcat, telnet, and nmap, inspect local connections via netstat/ss, understand TCP states, and validate DNS resolution, providing practical command examples for each step.