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netstat: Display network adapter statistics, such as the number of bytes and packets sent and received.
$ netstat -e
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The command "netstat -e" is used to display Ethernet statistics on a computer's network interface. The "netstat" command stands for network statistics and is available on various operating systems including Windows and Unix-like systems.

The "-e" option specifically provides Ethernet statistics, which include details about the number of bytes and packets sent and received over an Ethernet network interface, as well as information about errors, collisions, and other events related to the network interface.

By executing "netstat -e" in the command prompt or terminal, you can view these statistics to monitor network traffic and diagnose any potential issues on your Ethernet connection.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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