| Feature | net-tools | iproute2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Deprecated (2011) | Actively maintained | iproute2 |
| Size | ~5MB | ~3MB | iproute2 |
| Performance | Slower | Faster, kernel-native | iproute2 |
| Functionality | Basic networking | Advanced (policy routing, tc) | iproute2 |
Common Command Replacements
| net-tools | iproute2 Equivalent |
|---|---|
netstat -tlnp |
ss -tlnp |
netstat -an |
ss -an |
ifconfig |
ip addr / ip a
|
route -n |
ip route / ip r
|
arp -a |
ip neigh / ip n
|
route add default gw 8.8.8.8 |
ip route add default via 8.8.8.8 |
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