net-tools ☆
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Description:
Linux networking base tools
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking linux utilities sysadmin legacy
Install: brew install net-tools
About:
NetTools is a collection of essential utilities for Linux networking configuration and diagnostics. It includes classic command-line tools like ifconfig, netstat, route, and arp for managing network interfaces, routing tables, and kernel network drivers. While largely superseded by the iproute2 suite in modern systems, it remains valuable for legacy systems and specific administrative tasks.
Key Features:
  • Interface configuration with ifconfig
  • Network statistics and connection monitoring with netstat
  • Static routing table management with route
  • ARP cache manipulation
Use Cases:
  • Configuring network interfaces on legacy Linux systems
  • Diagnosing network connectivity and viewing active connections
  • Managing static routes and ARP entries for network troubleshooting
Alternatives:
  • iproute2 – Modern replacement that provides the ip command, offering more features and better support for advanced networking capabilities.
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