36 Chapter 4 Using Windows online diagnostic tools
These utilities help you to verify network connectivity, test the network
interface, and isolate configuration problems.
The ipconfig command
The ipconfig command displays IP configuration information.
Ipconfig default
If you run the command without flags, it displays the IP address, subnet
mask, and default gateway for each adapter bound to TCP/IP.
Ipconfig command syntax
ipconfig /[ ]
The following flags are available for the ipconfig command:
Flag Description
/? Displays Help information.
/all Displays full configuration information.
/release Releases the IP address for the specified adapter.
/renew Renews the IP address for the specified adapter.
To run the ipconfig command from Windows
Step Action
1
Click Start → Programs → Accessories → Command Prompt.
Result: The Command Prompt window appears.
2
At the Command prompt, type ipconfig <with appropriate
parameters>.
Example: ipconfig /all
3
Press Enter.
Result: The system runs the ipconfig utility.
4
Type Exit to exit the Command Prompt window and return to
Windows.
—End—
The ping command
The ping command sends an echo request to a specified host. Use this
command to verify network connectivity to the remote device.
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