5 Networking Commands for the Linux Terminal

Working in the command line can have numerous advantages over working in the Graphical User Interface (GUI). It’s almost always faster, relative to the GUI. More advanced computer users often prefer command line for it’s scripting and concise process of working. Here are some of the Linux networking commands you can use and apply immediately. Some commands may require administrative privileges — so make sure you have sudo access! Image Credit: Julia Tim via Shutterstock 1. ping The go-to-command to quickly begin to diagnose network issues, find the IP address of a device on the network, or even monitor the reliability of your...

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