Explains host services used to check connectivity, resolve hostnames and IP addresses, transfer files, configure HTTP clients, and view or convert TCP dump.
A host service or application is a router feature that
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checks network connectivity and the route a packet follows to reach a destination,
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maps a host name to an IP address or an IP address to a host name, and
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transfers files between routers and UNIX workstations.
Prerequisites
Install the relevant optional RPM package before using host services or applications.
HTTP clients
This section explains how HTTP clients transfer files and data over a network and support configurable parameters for secure and flexible operation.
TCP
This section explains how TCP enables reliable, connection-oriented data transfer across networks.