How to Install net-tools (ifconfig, netstat) on Debian/Ubuntu Linux

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Understanding Net Tools

💡 Net Tools is a legacy package containing essential networking commands like netstat, ifconfig, route, and arp.
⚠️ These commands may not be installed by default on modern Debian/Ubuntu-based systems, leading to a "command not found" error.

Installing Net Tools

💻 Open your Linux terminal to begin the installation process.
🔑 Execute the command sudo apt install net-tools to install the package.
🔒 You will be prompted to enter your user password to authorize the installation.

Verifying the Installation

✅ After the installation completes, clear the terminal screen for a clean view.
📡 Type netstat or ifconfig again to confirm that the commands are now working correctly.
ℹ️ These commands will now display detailed network information for your system.

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