The name of the local computer that corresponds to the IP address and the name of the port is shown unless the -n parameter is specified. If the port is not yet established, the port number is shown as an asterisk (*). Foreign Address The IP address and port number of the remote computer to which the socket is connected. If the port is not yet established, the port number is shown as an asterisk (*). (state) Indicates the state of a TCP connection. The possible states are as follows: CLOSE_WAIT CLOSED ESTABLISHED FIN_WAIT_1 FIN_WAIT_2 LAST_ACK LISTEN SYN_RECEIVED SYN_SEND TIMED_WAIT For more information about the states of a TCP connection, see RFC 793. Proto The name of the protocol (TCP or UDP). - Local Address The IP address of the local computer and the port number being used. The name of the local computer that corresponds to the IP address and the name of the port is shown unless the -n parameter is specified. If the port is not yet established, the port number is shown as an asterisk (*). - Foreign Address The IP address and port number of the remote computer to which the socket is connected. If the port is not yet established, the port number is shown as an asterisk (*). - - This command is available only if the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol is installed as a component in the properties of a network adapter in Network Connections