Using the Command Line to Quickly Check IP Configuration:

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Title: Using the Command Line to Quickly Check IP Configuration

Introduction

The command line, also known as the terminal or shell, is a powerful tool that allows users to interact with their computer’s operating system. One of the many tasks you can perform using the command line is checking your IP configuration. This article will guide you through the steps to check your IP configuration using the command line on both Windows and Linux operating systems.

Windows: Using ipconfig Command

Step 1: Open the Command Prompt

To open the command prompt in Windows, press the “Windows” key + “R” to open the “Run” dialog box. Then type “cmd” and press “Enter”. A black window will appear, this is the command prompt.

Step 2: Use the ipconfig Command

Type “ipconfig” in the command prompt and then press “Enter”. This command will display a list of all the network interfaces on your computer along with their IP configuration.

For example, the output might look something like this:

“`
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
“`
The IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for each interface will be listed.

Linux: Using the ifconfig Command

Step 1: Open the Terminal

To open the terminal in Linux, press “Ctrl” + “Alt” + “T” or search for “Terminal” in the application menu, depending on your distribution.

Step 2: Use the ifconfig Command

Type “ifconfig” in the terminal and press “Enter”. This command will display a list of all the network interfaces on your computer along with their IP configuration.

For example, the output might look like this:

“`
eth0: flags=4163 mtu 1500
inet 192.168.1.10 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 192.168.1.255
ether 08:00:27:0d:97:22 txqueuelen 1000 (Ethernet)
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The IP address, netmask, and broadcast address for each interface will be listed.

Note: On some modern Linux distributions, “ifconfig” has been deprecated in favor of the “ip” command. In this case, you can use “ip addr show” to display the IP configuration.

Conclusion

Using the command line to check your IP configuration is a quick and efficient method. Whether you’re using Windows or Linux, the process is straightforward and provides you with detailed information about your network interfaces. Getting comfortable with command line tools will enable you to troubleshoot and manage your network with greater ease.