| Linux / Unix Command: ipcalc |
NAME
ipcalc - perform simple manipulation of IP addressesSYNOPSIS
ipcalc [OPTION]... <IP address>[/prefix] [netmask]DESCRIPTION
ipcalc provides a simple way to calculate IP information for a host. The various options specify what information ipcalc should display on standard out. Multiple options may be specified. An IP address to operate on must always be specified. Most operations also require a netmask or a CIDR prefix as well.OPTIONS
- -b, --broadcast
-
- Display the broadcast address for the given IP address and netmask.
- Display the broadcast address for the given IP address and netmask.
- -h, --hostname
-
Display the hostname for the given IP address.
- -m, --netmask
-
Calculate the netmask for the given IP address. It assumes that the IP
address is in a complete class A, B, or C network. Many networks do
not use the default netmasks, in which case an inappropriate value will
be returned.
- -p, --prefix
-
Show the prefix for the given mask/IP address.
- -n, --network
-
Display the network address for the given IP address and netmask.
- -s, --silent
-
Don't ever display error messages.
SEE ALSO
ipcalc(3)
Important: Use the man command (% man) to see how a command is used on your particular computer.
