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netcat: the network tool
Revision card: netcat: the network tool. Easy English, with a real example. Scan the QR for the full lesson.
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| Use | What it does |
|---|---|
| Connect | talk to a port |
| Listen | open a port |
| Test | check if a service answers |
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netcat connects to a port or opens one, so you can test if a service answers in your lab.
Note
Example: using netcat to check if a port is open in your lab.
Learn more in the lesson: 36.4 Netcat and Socat: The Network Swiss Army Knife