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+Certainly! Below is a structured reference guide that incorporates your updates and organizes the troubleshooting steps from Layer 1 to Layer 7 of the OSI model, specifically tailored for Debian-based Linux systems. This guide is designed to be a comprehensive resource for diagnosing and resolving common networking issues.
+
+---
+
+### Introduction
+
+This reference guide is designed to assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting common networking issues on Debian-based Linux systems, following the relevant layers of the OSI model. It includes detailed commands and explanations for each layer, along with general tips and a troubleshooting scenario.
+
+### Layer 1 (Physical Layer)
+
+#### Verify Physical Connection:
+
+- Ensure the Ethernet cable is properly connected.
+- Check for link lights on the Ethernet port as a quick physical connectivity indicator.
+
+### Layer 2 (Data Link Layer)
+
+#### Check Interface Status:
+
+```bash
+ip link show
+```
+
+Look for the `UP` state to confirm that the interface is active.
+
+#### Ensure the Correct MAC Address:
+
+```bash
+ip link show enp6s0
+```
+
+This command checks the MAC address and other physical layer properties.
+
+### Layer 3 (Network Layer)
+
+#### Verify IP Address Assignment:
+
+```bash
+ip addr show enp6s0
+```
+
+This confirms if an IP address is correctly assigned to the interface.
+
+#### Check Routing Table:
+
+```bash
+ip route show
+```
+
+Ensure there's a valid route to the network or default gateway.
+
+#### Ping Test for Local Network Connectivity:
+
+```bash
+ping -c 4 <gateway_ip>
+ping -c 4 8.8.8.8
+ping -c 4 www.google.com
+```
+
+Replace `<gateway_ip>` with your gateway IP address. Also, ping a public IP address (e.g., Google's DNS server 8.8.8.8) and a domain name to test external connectivity.
+
+### Layer 4 (Transport Layer)
+
+#### Testing Port Accessibility:
+
+```bash
+nc -zv <destination_ip> <port>
+```
+
+Netcat (`nc`) can test TCP port accessibility to a destination IP and port.
+
+### Layer 7 (Application Layer)
+
+#### DNS Resolution Test:
+
+```bash
+dig @<dns_server_ip> www.google.com
+```
+
+Replace `<dns_server_ip>` with your DNS server IP to test DNS resolution.
+
+#### HTTP Connectivity Test:
+
+```bash
+curl -I www.google.com
+```
+
+This command checks for HTTP connectivity to a web service. The `-I` flag fetches only the headers. Omit it to retrieve the full webpage content.
+
+### Additional Commands and Tips
+
+- **Renew IP Address:**
+
+```bash
+sudo dhclient -r enp6s0 && sudo dhclient enp6s0
+```
+
+This releases and renews the DHCP lease for the `enp6s0` interface.
+
+- **Restart and Check Network Manager Status:**
+
+```bash
+sudo systemctl restart NetworkManager
+sudo systemctl status NetworkManager
+```
+
+This restarts the network management service and checks its status.
+
+- **View Network Manager Logs:**
+
+```bash
+sudo journalctl -u NetworkManager --since today
+```
+
+View today's logs for NetworkManager to identify issues.
+
+- **Use `ethtool` for Diagnosing Physical Link Status and Speed:**
+
+```bash
+ethtool enp6s0
+```
+
+This tool provides a detailed report on the physical link status.
+
+- **System Logs for Networking Events:**
+
+```bash
+dmesg | grep -i enp6s0
+```
+
+Check kernel ring buffer messages for the `enp6s0` interface.
+
+### Troubleshooting Scenario: No Internet Connectivity
+
+1. Verify physical connection (Layer 1)
+2. Check interface status and IP address assignment (Layer 2 & 3)
+3. Ping gateway, public IP, and domain (Layer 3)
+4. Check DNS resolution (Layer 7)
+5. Restart NetworkManager and check status
+6. Review NetworkManager logs for any errors
+7. Check system logs for interface-specific messages
+
+### Notes:
+
+- **Consistent Naming Convention:** This guide uses `enp6s0` as an example network interface name. Replace `enp6s0` with your actual interface name as necessary.
+- **Permissions:** Some commands may require `sudo` to execute with administrative privileges.
+
+This guide aims to be a comprehensive resource for networking issues on Debian-based Linux systems, following a systematic approach from the physical layer up to the application layer.
+
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