I can't see which ports are available for connection
Procedure
To check the status of the connection ports, launch the Run Windows application and type NETSTAT -a
. This command displays a list of all active ports with their respective status.
The port status list:
Established
The port has an active connection.
Syn_sent
There is a connection request for the port in question.
Fin_wait1
The door is closed, and the connection will be closed.
Fin_wait2
The connection is closed, and the port is waiting for the remote connection to hang up.
Time_wait
The port is waiting for packet processing to finish after it is closed.
Close
The port is not being used.
Close_wait
The remote connection has been disconnected, and the expected that door to be closed.
Last_ack
The remote connection has been disconnected, and the door is closed.
Listen
The port is waiting for a connection request.
Closing
Both connection ports are closed, but data is still being sent.
Unknown
The connection status is unknown.