< Computer Networks < Ipconfig

ipconfig with no options displays the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway for each adapter bound to TCP/IP. This activity will show you how to use the default ipconfig command.

Preparation

To prepare for this activity:

  1. Start Windows.
  2. Log in if necessary.

Activity 1 - Display IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway

To display the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway for each adapter bound to TCP/IP:

  1. Open a command prompt.
  2. Type ipconfig (to see all options type ipconfig /all).
  3. Press Enter.
  4. Observe available adapters and their IP settings.
  5. Close the command prompt to complete this activity.

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