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snoop: Capture packets on a specific network interface.
$ snoop -d ${e1000g0}
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The command "snoop -d ${e1000g0}" is used to capture and display network packets on the specified network interface.

Here's a breakdown of each component:

  • "snoop" is a command-line utility commonly found in Unix-like operating systems (such as Solaris or FreeBSD) that enables packet capture and analysis.
  • "-d" is an option that specifies the network device or interface to monitor for incoming and outgoing packets.
  • "${e1000g0}" is a placeholder or variable for the name of the network interface. In this case, "e1000g0" refers to a specific network interface. The actual name may vary depending on the system and network configuration.

To use this command effectively, replace "${e1000g0}" with the appropriate network interface name on your system before running the command. It will then capture and display network packets passing through that interface.

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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