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    In the realm of network administration and security, tools that allow for detailed inspection, analysis, and simulation of network traffic are crucial. One such powerful tool is hping3, a command-line oriented TCP/IP packet assembler/analyzer. Whether you're performing network security auditing, penetration testing, or simply troubleshooting network protocols, hping3 can be incredibly beneficial due to its versatility in packet generation and response analysis. hping3 is a network tool able to send custom TCP/IP packets and to display target replies like ping does with ICMP replies. hping3 can handle fragmentation, arbitrary packet body and size, and can be used to transfer files encapsulated under supported protocols.
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    One of the most powerful tools in the networking toolbox for Linux users is netstat. This command-line utility is indispensable for administrators and enthusiasts alike, providing valuable insights into the status of network connections, routing tables, interface statistics, masquerade connections, multicast memberships, and more. Whether you are troubleshooting network issues or simply monitoring your network interfaces, netstat makes these tasks manageable. In this post, we'll explore how to use netstat on your Linux system and provide installation instructions to make sure you have this essential tool at your disposal.
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    For tech enthusiasts, system administrators, and network engineers, a versatile tool can often be the difference between a frustrating day of troubleshooting and a swiftly-resolved issue. One such tool, renowned for its utility in network debugging, is Netcat, affectionately known as the "Swiss Army knife" of networking. Netcat is a simple Unix utility that reads and writes data across network connections, using TCP or UDP protocols. Let's delve into how this powerhouse operates, and how you can install and use it on your own system. Netcat, often abbreviated to nc, is a computer networking utility designed to manage, monitor and test network connections.