Computer Networks/Netstat/Default

Netstat is a command-line tool that displays network statistics on a variety of operating systems. netstat with no options displays active TCP connections. This activity will show you how to use the default netstat command.

Preparation
To prepare for this activity:
 * 1) Start your operating system.
 * 2) Log in if necessary.

Activity 1 - Display Active TCP Connections
To display active TCP connections:
 * 1)  Open a command prompt.
 * 2) Type netstat.
 * 3) Press Enter.
 * 4) Observe active TCP connections, the local address and port number, the remote name or address and port number, and the connection status.
 * 5) Close the command prompt to complete this activity.

Readings

 * netstat