1. Ifconfig – It stands for Interface Configurator.
This command displays information on IP
Address, MAC Address, and Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU).
2. Ip – This command is the latest and updated version of ifconfig.
3. Traceroute – This command is used to troubleshoot the network. The output provides
hostname, IP Address, packet size, and maximum no. of hops required.
4. Ping – It refers to Packet Internet Groper. This command checks for network
connectivity between two nodes.
5. Netstat – It stands for Network Statistics. This command displays statistical figures
about different network interfaces, which includes open packets, routing tables, etc.
6. Nslookup – This command is used to check for DNS related queries
7. Route – This command is used to display and manipulate the routing table.
8. Arp – It stands for Address Resolution Protocol. It is used to view and add content to
the kernel’s ARP table
9. Iwconfig – This command is used to configure wireless network interfaces.
10.Hostname – This command is used to display and add hostname for the system.
11.Curl – This command is used to download files from the Internet.