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netstat: Display all active TCP connections and the TCP and UDP ports on which the computer is listening.

netstat

$ netstat -a

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The command "netstat -a" is used to display all active network connections on a system. It stands for "network statistics" and offers information about network connections, routing tables, and network interface statistics.

When you execute the command, the output will contain information about both incoming and outgoing connections. This includes all listening ports along with established connections. Each connection will be displayed with details like the local address (your IP address), the foreign address (the remote computer's IP address), the protocol used, and the current state of the connection.

The "-a" option is used to display all connections, including TCP and UDP connections. By default, netstat only shows active connections made using the TCP protocol. The "-a" flag expands the output to include all active connections made using the TCP and UDP protocols.

Overall, the "netstat -a" command allows you to get a comprehensive view of the active network connections on your system.

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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