ipconfig

What is ipconfig#

ipconfig is a commandline tool used to display all of the current TCP/IP network configuration values and refresh DHCP and DNS settings for a Windows client/server.

ipconfig usage#

The most simple usage is to execute the command without any arguments. It will output the most basic infirmation about the current network.

In order to release the current IP address:

ipconfig /release

As a result the IPv4 address, as well as subnet mask and default gateway will be removed.

In order to get a new IPv4 address:

ipconfig /renew

As a result, a new IPv4 address, as well as subnet mask and default gateway will be assigned through the DHCP DORA process.

In order to display detailed information about the current TCP/IP network:

ipconfig /all