hping3

Packet crafting tool for TCP/IP testing and probing.

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About hping3

hping3 assembles and sends custom TCP, UDP, ICMP and raw IP packets, which makes it useful for firewall rule testing, path MTU discovery, port scanning and advanced traceroute. Responses are reported in a ping-like format.

Strengths

  • Crafts arbitrary packets, so firewall and filtering behaviour can be tested precisely
  • Advanced traceroute and path MTU discovery modes

Limitations

  • Requires root and can disrupt networks if used carelessly
  • Development stopped years ago

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source under the GPL.
License
GPL-2.0
Developer
Salvatore Sanfilippo
Platforms
macOS, Linux, Command line
How it runs
Downloadable app
Best suited for
Packet crafting tool for TCP/IP testing and probing
Categories
Network tools
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Selected from the TechWalrus Resource Hub (Networking & Diagnostics); facts checked against the developer's own pages, 3 sources on file.

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