computer Networks/Ipconfig/Default

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.

Readings

• Wikipedia: ipconfig
• Wikipedia: Internet Protocol

References

• Microsoft TechNet: Ipconfig