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# Network Enumeration

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Checking the interfaces and directly connected networks is important to know if you can pivot to other machines. This would make the host Dual-Homes
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```
ip route
arp -a
ip neigh
netstat -ano
```

Mostly to get the lay of the land. What ports are open? Who are we communicating to?