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For Linux system administrators and network engineers, the control and configuration of Ethernet devices is a critical task. ethtool stands out as a robust utility enabling users to query and modify Ethernet card settings such as speed, auto-negotiation, and Wake-on-LAN settings. In this blog, we delve into how to install ethtool, showcase its usage, and explain the power it brings in managing network interfaces. ethtool is a Linux command-line tool that allows you to view and change various parameters related to Ethernet devices. It supports querying and changing settings such as link speed, duplex mode, hardware offload, and more.