Windows Net
Windows Net
CLI Networking Commands
ipconfignslookuppingtracertpathpingnetstatarphostnamegetmacnet usenet share
ipconfig
Displays the current network configuration of your device.
C:\> ipconfig
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| ipconfig | IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway |
| ipconfig /all | MAC Address, DHCP Server, DNS Servers, Lease Time |
| ipconfig /release | Releases current IP address |
| ipconfig /renew | Requests new IP from DHCP |
| ipconfig /flushdns | Clears DNS cache |
nslookup
Used to query DNS information.
C:\> nslookup google.com
ping
Tests connectivity between your device and another device or server.
C:\> ping 8.8.8.8
tracert
Identifies the path packets take to reach the destination — pinpoints where packets drop.
C:\> tracert google.com
pathping
A combination of Ping and Tracert. Shows all hops, packet loss %, and connection quality.
C:\> pathping google.com
netstat
Displays all active connections and used ports.
C:\> netstat -an
arp
Displays the ARP Cache table — shows the relationship between IP and MAC addresses.
C:\> arp -a
hostname
Displays the current computer name. Important in Domain environments.
C:\> hostname
getmac
Displays the MAC address for all network adapters.
C:\> getmac
net use
Used to connect to a Shared Folder or Network Drive.
C:\> net use Z: \\Server\Files
net share
Displays all shared resources available on the device.
C:\> net share