A command used to test connectivity to a specific IP address or hostname, measuring round-trip time.
Example: ping www.example.com
A tool that traces the route packets take to reach a destination, helping diagnose latency and routing issues.
Example: tracert www.example.com
Displays the current network configuration, including IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateways.
Example: ipconfig /all
Queries DNS to obtain domain name or IP address mapping, useful for troubleshooting DNS issues.
Example: nslookup www.example.com
Displays active network connections, listening ports, and routing tables, helping identify open connections.
Example: netstat -an
Displays and modifies the IP routing table, useful for diagnosing routing issues.
Example: route print
Connects to remote servers using the Telnet protocol, useful for testing connectivity to specific ports.
Example: telnet www.example.com 80
A powerful scripting and command-line shell for advanced networking tasks and management.
Example: Test-Connection www.example.com
Displays and modifies the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) cache, useful for viewing IP to MAC address mappings.
Example: arp -a
A versatile command-line tool for configuring and managing network settings.
Example: netsh interface show interface
Queries the WHOIS database for domain registration information, useful for gathering domain ownership details.
Example: whois example.com
A powerful network scanning tool that discovers hosts and services on a network, useful for security assessments.
Example: nmap -sP 192.168.1.0/24
Combines the functionality of ping and tracert to provide information about network latency and packet loss along the route to a destination.
Example: pathping www.example.com
Retrieves TCP connection information, including local and remote addresses and ports.
Example: Get-NetTCPConnection
Tests the network connection to a specified host and port, providing detailed information about the connection.
Example: Test-NetConnection www.example.com -Port 80
A command-line tool for managing Windows Firewall settings.
Example: netsh advfirewall show allprofiles
A tool for viewing and analyzing event logs, which can help identify security-related events and issues.
Example: eventvwr.msc
A network protocol analyzer that captures and displays packet data for analysis.
Example: wireshark
A command-line tool that allows you to execute processes on remote systems.
Example: psexec \\remotePC cmd
A feature that allows you to run PowerShell commands on remote computers.
Example: Enter-PSSession -ComputerName remotePC
A utility that scans and repairs corrupted system files, which can affect network functionality.
Example: sfc /scannow
A tool that helps free up space on your hard drive, which can improve system performance, including network performance.
Example: cleanmgr