ethtool
Display or change Ethernet device settings
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TooluncategorizedredLinuxKali LinuxPlatforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026
ethtool can be used to query and change settings such as speed, auto- negotiation and checksum offload on many network devices, especially Ethernet devices.
Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.
Getting started
Install on Kali Linux with `sudo apt install ethtool`. See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for full usage and configuration details.
