Network Utilities In Termux

Why Use Network Utilities?

Termux provides several useful networking tools that help you:

• Check internet connections
• Test servers
• Diagnose network issues
• Learn Linux networking
• Work with remote systems

These tools are commonly used by developers, system administrators, and cybersecurity learners.

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Update Packages First

pkg update && pkg upgrade -y

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Install Basic Networking Tools

pkg install net-tools dnsutils openssh curl wget -y

This installs:

• net-tools
• dnsutils
• OpenSSH
• Curl
• Wget

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Check Your IP Address

ifconfig

Look for:

inet

to find your local IP address.

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Test Internet Connection

ping google.com

Stop the process with:

CTRL + C

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Check Website Headers

curl -I https://google.com

Useful for testing websites and APIs.

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Download Files

Using wget:

wget https://example.com/file.zip

Using curl:

curl -O https://example.com/file.zip

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DNS Lookup

Check domain information:

nslookup google.com

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Connect to Remote Servers

Install SSH:

pkg install openssh

Connect to a server:

ssh username@server-ip

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Scan Open Ports

Install Nmap:

pkg install nmap

Basic scan:

nmap example.com

Only scan systems you own or have permission to test.

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Check Active Connections

netstat

This shows active network connections and ports.

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Find Device Information

hostname

Show network interfaces:

ip addr

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Common Error

Temporary Failure in Name Resolution

Fix DNS issues by reconnecting to Wi-Fi or mobile data, then retry the command.

You can also update packages again:

pkg update

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Final Thoughts

Termux networking tools are useful for learning Linux networking and managing remote systems directly from Android.

Start with simple tools like ping, curl, and ssh, then gradually explore advanced utilities like Nmap.