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The "nettop" command is a tool used in macOS systems to monitor network traffic in real-time. When the "-P" option is added, it specifically displays statistics based on processes.
When you execute the "nettop -P" command, a table will be displayed showing various columns related to network activity. These columns generally include:
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Process Name: This column represents the name of each running process on your system.
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Bytes In: It displays the number of bytes received by each process.
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Bytes Out: This column shows the number of bytes sent by each process.
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Packets In: It represents the number of packets received by each process.
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Packets Out: It represents the number of packets sent by each process.
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State: This column shows the connection state of each process (e.g., "ESTABLISHED," "CLOSE_WAIT," etc.).
Using this command, you can easily track the network activities of different processes on your macOS system, helping you identify any specific processes that may be consuming excessive network resources.