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Nc Command: Scan Open Tcp Ports
Use for scan open tcp ports with Nc. Exact CLI syntax to scan open tcp ports using Nc.
When to use this: Use for scan open tcp ports with Nc.
Command Syntax
nc -v -z -w <timeout_in_seconds> <host> <start_port>-<end_port>nc -v -z -w <timeout_in_seconds> <host> <start_port>-<end_port>Command Breakdown
-v- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-z- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-w- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to scan open tcp ports using Nc.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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