---
tags:
  - macOS
  - Tahoe
  - networking
  - terminal
  - commands
title: Networking Commands on macOS Tahoe
---

# Networking Commands on macOS Tahoe

macOS Tahoe includes a robust suite of networking utilities accessible via the Terminal. These tools allow you to troubleshoot connectivity, analyze network traffic, and manage remote connections.

## Checking Connectivity

### Ping
The most basic tool to check if a host is reachable.

```zsh
ping google.com
```

Press `Ctrl + C` to stop the ping.

## Network Interfaces

### IP Address
To quickly get your local IP address for the Wi-Fi interface (`en0` is usually Wi-Fi on MacBooks):

```zsh
ipconfig getifaddr en0
```

### Detailed Interface Config
To see detailed information about all network interfaces:

```zsh
ifconfig
```

## DNS Lookup

### Dig
`dig` (Domain Information Groper) is the standard tool for querying DNS name servers.

```zsh
dig google.com
```

## Network Statistics

### Netstat
Print network connections, routing tables, and interface statistics.

```zsh
netstat -nr
```

## Open Ports

### lsof
To see which applications are listening on which ports:

```zsh
sudo lsof -i -P | grep LISTEN
```

## Remote Management

### SSH (Secure Shell)
Log into a remote machine securely.

```zsh
ssh user@remotehost.com
```

### SCP (Secure Copy)
Transfer files securely between hosts.

```zsh
scp file.txt user@remotehost.com:/path/to/destination/
```