Traceroute is still a great tool, but mtr ("my traceroute") provides even more insights when you're looking into network routing problems. The mtr tool—“my traceroute”, originally “Matt’s traceroute” ...

I've been using Linux for what seems like forever. Over the years, I've noticed that I use the command line less and less, because the GUIs have just gotten so much better. Even still, there are ...

ZDNET's key takeaways There are certain Linux commands I consider essential.They range from networking, troubleshooting, and ...

I just finished a new bridging firewall at work, and I'd like to do some testing on it to see how much network traffic it can really handle. Can anyone recommend any network testing tools that I could ...

To make the best use of the ss command, it’s important to understand what a socket is. A socket is a type of pseudo file (i.e., not an actual file) that represents a network connection. A socket ...

Welcome to our new series on how to build your own Linux-based network appliance. If you’re a small business owner with a shared Internet connection and some networked PCs, this is just what you need ...

If you are trying to build a router or access point, you’ll need to dig into some of the details of networking that are normally hidden from you. But, for a normal WiFi connection, things mostly just ...

What good is a high-speed research network if your computer is not ready for life in the fast lane? A new free software tool gives a popular computer operating system a tuneup so it can make better ...

In our first installment, we described why you need a Linux-based network appliances. Today, we’re going to start construction. (Please see the Introduction to this series for hardware requirements.) ...