In Windows, ipconfig is used to display basic network related configuration information, such as IP address, DNS servers, and DHCP settings. It is a command line utility and as such it must be run through XP's command window. There are two basic ways to do this:
Either,
1) Go to the Start menu and select Run...
In the the Run dialog enter cmd /k ipconfig
Or
2) Open a command window and then run ipconfig in the window
In the Run dialog enter cmd, this will open a command window that can be used to run ipconfig.
Running ipconfig with no options will provide just the basic information, while running it with the /all option provides more detailed information on the network adapters in the system and their configuration.
ipconfig also has a /release and a /renew option. They are only of use if DHCP is enabled and are used to release the currently assigned IP address and to request an assignment of a new IP address. It is normal that a request for a new IP address results in the same IP address being assigned.
Note: For versions of windows earlier than XP, use command instead of cmd
Note: A GUI based version of ipconfig exists on Windows 95/98/ME and is called winipconfig.
Note: Windows NT/XP/2000 do not come with a GUI version, but it can be downloaded from this page.
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Those are the 3 common options used for ipconfig. This old command line tool is really useful for those who are handling networks, may they be home networks or office networks. Releasing and renewing the IP addresses using the /release and /renew options respectively is one of the basic network repair solutions.
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