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6.5.1. Software Tools and Commands
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ping | Test reachability (ICMP echo) |
| traceroute/tracert | Show path to destination |
| nslookup/dig | Query DNS |
| ipconfig/ifconfig/ip | View/configure IP settings |
| netstat | Show connections and listening ports |
| arp | View/manage ARP cache |
| tcpdump/Wireshark | Capture and analyze packets |
| nmap | Port scanning, network discovery |
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