The most essential command among the numerous network tools available on Microsoft systems is Ipconfig, which allows you to check the configuration of network interfaces on the device. To use ipconfig on Windows 10, follow these steps:
- Open the command prompt by typing "Start," "Run," and "cmd.exe" to launch the command "ipconfig".
- When you type the "ipconfig" command in the DOS console, the computer will return information related to the following interfaces. The information will vary depending on the configured and in-use interfaces.
Identifying IP addresses on a network
There are various methods to identify IP addresses on a network. With Windows, you can type the "ipconfig" command in the command prompt to see the local IP address of a computer. The system will return a variety of data, including the IP address used.
To see your IP address using the command prompt:
- Enter the command "ipconfig /all" on the next screen.
- Press enter.
- This command allows you to access your computer’s private IP address, as well as a variety of data such as the subnet mask and network card settings.
What does the ipconfig release do?
By running the command "ipconfig /release," the client sends a DHCP release notification to the server, forcing it to update the status information and mark the client’s previous IP address as ‘available’. The client will relinquish the lease following this action.
What is the purpose of the ping command?
Ping is one of the most commonly used tools to diagnose network issues (both public access, such as the Internet, and private access, such as a LAN) or to check the efficiency of communication between the device in use and a remote server.
Where do I enter ipconfig?
To launch ipconfig, go to the Start menu in the bottom left and immediately type "cmd" to access the command prompt. Alternatively, you can open it by pressing WIN+R on the keyboard and typing "cmd" in the Run window.
How can I reset the IP address?
Enter the command "ipconfig /renew." After a few seconds, the computer’s IP address will be reassigned, and the computer will be able to access the internet. Don’t worry; it’s normal if the IP address is the same as the previous one.
How does the Windows 7 command prompt work?
To configure the command prompt in Windows 7:
- Click the Start button in the Start menu.
- Type "cmd" in the search box.
- In Figure 2, right-click on cmd and choose "Run as administrator" from the search results.
- Figure 3 shows how the command prompt window appears.
How to find connected devices on the network?
To view and examine network devices:
- Launch the Google Home application.
- Accept the Wi-Fi network.
- Click on "Devices" at the top.
- Click on a specific device or tab for more information.
The amount of data used by the device is displayed in real-time.