Tag: macOS
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Mastering Network Routing on macOS
In today’s interconnected world, managing multiple networks on a single device is a common necessity. Whether you’re balancing corporate intranets with public internet access or configuring specialized network routes, understanding how to control network traffic on your macOS device is essential. This guide will walk you through the fundamentals of network routing on macOS, providing… Read more…
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Using cURL to Upload and Download Files via the SFTP Protocol
cURL is a powerful command-line tool that enables developers to transfer data between systems using various protocols, including SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol). With its flexibility and ease of use, cURL provides an efficient way to upload and download files from SFTP servers without requiring additional software or libraries. This article explores how to leverage… Read more…
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kdig: An Advanced DNS Lookup Utility
Introduction When it comes to diagnosing and troubleshooting network issues, performing DNS lookups is a fundamental task. While tools like dig and nslookup have been around for years, kdig has emerged as a powerful and flexible DNS lookup utility that offers advanced features, better performance, and enhanced security. This article explores kdig, its functionalities, how… Read more…
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Fixing macOS Ethernet (en0) IPv6 SLAAC Issues Caused by IGMP Snooping in VLAN Environments
Introduction Many macOS users rely on both Ethernet and Wi-Fi for network connectivity. However, some users have encountered a puzzling issue: while their Wi-Fi (en1) interface correctly obtains an IPv6 address and functions as expected, their Ethernet (en0) interface, despite also obtaining an IPv6 address, fails to communicate externally via IPv6. This issue is particularly… Read more…
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Install Cloudflare WARP on macOS and Linux
Introduction In today’s digital landscape, privacy and security are paramount. Whether you’re working remotely or just browsing the web, encrypting your internet traffic is a must. Cloudflare WARP is a free, user-friendly VPN service designed to improve security, reduce latency, and enhance your online experience. This guide walks you through installing Cloudflare WARP on macOS… Read more…
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Run Remote Commands with SSH and Certificate Authentication on Linux / macOS Terminal
1. Ensure SSH Key-Based Authentication Is Set Up Before proceeding, make sure you have SSH key-based authentication set up between your local machine and the remote server: By default, this creates the keys in ~/.ssh/id_rsa (private key) and ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub (public key). You can use ssh-copy-id: Or, manually append the public key to the ~/.ssh/authorized_keys file… Read more…
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Using Shell Commands to Clean macOS: Advanced User Guide
When your macOS starts to slow down, cleaning it up with the built-in shell commands can work wonders. By using Terminal, macOS’s command-line interface, you can efficiently clear out clutter, free up disk space, and optimize performance. This article explains how to clean macOS using shell commands, providing simple instructions suitable even for beginners. What… Read more…
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Run MikroTik Classical Winbox on macOS
Running MikroTik‘s classical Winbox on macOS might seem challenging since it’s a Windows-native application. However, with tools like Wine, WineBottler, and Homebrew, you can seamlessly operate Winbox on your macOS device. This guide provides easy-to-follow steps to help you set up Winbox on macOS, covering various compatibility options for older and newer macOS versions. What… Read more…
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Resolving ping6 Issues on macOS with Multiple Network Interfaces
When using macOS with both Ethernet and Wi-Fi enabled, you might encounter issues with the ping6 command failing to receive packets unless you explicitly specify a network interface. For instance, running ping6 dns.google may yield no response, but ping6 dns.google -I en1 works correctly. This problem is primarily caused by the system’s inability to determine… Read more…
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Using Wake-On-LAN from the Command Line on macOS
Wake-On-LAN (WOL) is a network protocol that allows users to remotely power on a computer through a local area network. macOS users can harness this capability through command-line tools, enabling efficient device management. In this article, we’ll guide you through installing and using the ‘wakeonlan’ command-line tool on macOS. Learn how to install and use… Read more…