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Networking Commands With Their Definitions

The document lists various networking commands for Windows, Linux, and Cisco devices along with their definitions. Each command serves specific functions such as testing connectivity, configuring network settings, and querying DNS. The commands are essential tools for network management and troubleshooting.

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Networking Commands With Their Definitions

The document lists various networking commands for Windows, Linux, and Cisco devices along with their definitions. Each command serves specific functions such as testing connectivity, configuring network settings, and querying DNS. The commands are essential tools for network management and troubleshooting.

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Networking commands with their definitions:

Windows Networking Commands

1. ping - Tests connectivity between two devices and measures response time.
2. ipconfig - Displays and configures the IP configuration of the system.
3. tracert - Traces the route packets take to a destination.
4. nslookup - Queries DNS to obtain domain name or IP address mapping.
5. netstat - Displays network connections, routing tables, and port usage.
6. arp - Displays and modifies the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) cache.
7. pathping - Combines the functionality of ping and tracert to identify packet loss.
8. telnet - Connects to a remote system using the Telnet protocol.
9. ftp - Transfers files to and from a remote server.
10. netsh - Configures network settings like IP address, DNS, and firewall.

Linux Networking Commands

1. ifconfig - Configures or displays network interface settings.


2. ip - Configures and monitors IP addresses and routes.
3. ping - Tests connectivity between two devices and measures latency.
4. traceroute - Tracks the path packets take to a destination.
5. netstat - Displays network statistics and connections.
6. curl - Transfers data to/from a server using various protocols.
7. wget - Downloads files from the web.
8. ssh - Securely connects to a remote system over SSH.
9. scp - Copies files securely between systems using SSH.
10. dig - Queries DNS servers for domain information.

Cisco/Networking Device Commands

1. show ip interface brief - Displays summary of IP interfaces and their statuses.


2. show running-config - Displays the active configuration of the device.
3. enable - Enters privileged mode for administrative tasks.
4. configure terminal - Enters global configuration mode.
5. copy running-config startup-config - Saves the current configuration to non-volatile
memory.
6. reload - Reboots the device.
7. ping - Sends ICMP Echo messages to check connectivity.
8. traceroute - Tracks the route packets take through the network.
9. debug ip packet - Troubleshoots IP packet issues in real-time.
10. exit - Exits the current command mode.

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