$ Linux Command

Network

hping3

Craft and send custom TCP/IP packets.

networkconnectivityadmin

Additional Notes

hping3 is a network command used to craft and send custom TCP/IP packets. It supports crafting packets with custom TCP flags, payloads, and timing. It is used for firewall testing, port scanning, and network diagnostics beyond basic ICMP ping.

Syntax

hping3 [options] host

Parameters

  • options: Flags that change how hping3 behaves.
  • host: Target hostname or IP address.

Common Options

  • --help: Show command help when supported.
  • --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

hping3 --help
man hping3

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man hping3, hping3 --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.