getpeercon - Linux
Overview
getpeercon
is a powerful networking utility used to retrieve information about peers in a network configuration. It provides valuable insights into the connection status, IP address, and port number of connected peers. This command is particularly useful for troubleshooting network issues, monitoring network connectivity, and analyzing peer-to-peer communications.
Syntax
getpeercon [-h] [-v] [-p PORT] [-6] HOSTNAME
Options/Flags
- -h, –help: Display the help menu and usage instructions.
- -v, –verbose: Enable verbose output, providing more detailed information about the peer connection.
- -p PORT, –port PORT: Specify the port number to check for peer connections. Defaults to port 80.
- -6: Force the use of IPv6 addresses.
Examples
Display basic information about a peer connection on port 80:
getpeercon example.com
Retrieve verbose output and check a specific port:
getpeercon -v -p 443 example.com
Force IPv6 address usage:
getpeercon -6 example.com
Common Issues
Error: Connection refused
This error may indicate that the specified hostname is unreachable or the target port is not open for connections. Verify the hostname and port number using other network tools, such as ping
or nmap
.
Error: Invalid argument
Ensure that the provided hostname is a valid domain name or IP address. Also, check that the specified port number is within the valid range (0-65535).
Integration
getpeercon
can be integrated with other networking tools for more advanced tasks:
- ping: Combine with
ping
to test network connectivity and identify unresponsive peers. - nmap: Use with
nmap
to scan for open ports on connected peers. - tcpdump: Analyze network traffic to monitor communication patterns between peers.
Related Commands
- netstat: Display network statistics and active connections.
- **ss`: Show socket statistics, including information about connected peers.
- curl: Perform HTTP requests to connected peers.