Linux

ethtool

SafeNIC link diagnostics

ethtool <iface>

Shows link speed, duplex and state. Essential when a 1G port negotiates at 100M, etc.

Examples

  • ethtool eth0 | grep -E 'Speed|Duplex|Link'Check speed and link

Syntax

ethtool [-s] <iface>

Before you run it

Changing settings with -s drops the link.

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