Verifying Network Connectivity
To verify the network connectivity between Kali Linux and Metasploitable2, you can use various network diagnostic tools.
Ping
The ping
command is a simple and effective way to check if a remote host is reachable. Open a terminal on Kali Linux and run the following command to ping Metasploitable2:
ping <Metasploitable2_IP_Address>
If the connection is successful, you should see the response packets from Metasploitable2.
Nmap
Nmap (Network Mapper) is a powerful network scanning tool that can be used to gather information about the target system. You can use Nmap to perform a basic TCP/UDP port scan on Metasploitable2:
nmap <Metasploitable2_IP_Address>
The output will show the open ports and the services running on Metasploitable2.
Telnet
Telnet is a network protocol that can be used to connect to remote systems. You can use Telnet to connect to a specific port on Metasploitable2:
telnet <Metasploitable2_IP_Address> <Port_Number>
If the connection is successful, you should see the service banner or a response from the target system.
By using these tools, you can verify the network connectivity between Kali Linux and Metasploitable2, which is essential for further security testing and exploitation.