Checking Port Status on a Remote Host

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Checking Port Status on a Remote Host

When you need to determine the status of a port on a remote host, it usually means finding out whether the port is open (listening for connections) or closed. This process varies depending on whether you’re dealing with TCP or UDP ports.

TCP Ports

For TCP ports, you can use tools like curl, a versatile command-line tool for working with web-based interfaces. Here’s how to check the status of TCP port 12345 on host 10.0.0.1 using curl:

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Checking Port Status on a Remote Host

Checking Port Status on a Remote Host

TCP Ports