Network commands: ping, tracert & netstat

In this lesson, the instructor offers a comprehensive overview of essential network commands that can be utilized in the command prompt. The primary focus is on 3 key commands: ping, tracert (or traceroute) & netstat. Each command serves a distinct purpose in diagnosing & troubleshooting network connectivity issues.

The ping command is introduced as a tool to verify internet connectivity by sending packets to a specified IP address or domain, in this case, Google’s website. The session illustrates how to interpret the results, including the IP address of the website queried. The instructor then moves to the tracert command, explaining its role in tracing the route data takes through the network to reach a specific destination, which helps identify where connectivity problems may occur along the way.

Lastly, the netstat command is discussed, showing how it provides information on active network connections, including local & remote addresses, as well as the state of those connections. The lesson emphasizes the importance of these commands for anyone looking to troubleshoot or better understand their network connections.