Chapter 11. Managing Network Connections

In This Chapter Getting network statistics Managing network connections Checking DNS name resolution with dig, host, and hostname Checking connectivity with ping and arping Tracing connections with traceroute and route Watching the network with netstat

Connecting to a network from a Mac OS X system is often as easy as attaching your computer's network interface card (NIC) to your ISP's hardware (such as a DSL or cable modem) and allowing the system to auto-detect the connection. However, if your network interface doesn't come up or requires some manual intervention, many commands are available for configuring network interfaces, checking network connections, and setting up special routing.