03/06/2026
Networking Commands!
Whether you're diagnosing a connection issue or exploring your local network settings, these commands are a must-know:
ipconfig: Shows your network configuration
ipconfig /all: Displays detailed IP information
ipconfig /release: Releases your current IP address
ipconfig /renew: Renews your IP address
ipconfig /flushdns: Clears the DNS cache
ping [IP]: Checks connectivity to a server
tracert [IP]: Traces the route to a destination
nslookup [domain]: Queries DNS for domain details
netstat -an: Shows all active network connections
arp -a: Displays the ARP cache
hostname: Displays your computer's name
getmac: Shows the MAC address of network adapters
net use: Connects to a shared resource
net share: Lists all shared resources
net start: Shows running services
net stop: Stops a Windows service
netsh: Configures network settings
Save this list for the next time you need to debug your network! 🖥️🌐