June 2007

Using Windows online diagnostic tools

ipconfig command syntax

The ipconfig command uses the following syntax:

ipconfig /[ ]

The following flags are available for the ipconfig command.

Table 4: ipconfig command extensions

Flag

Description

 

 

/?

Displays Help information.

 

 

/all

Displays full configuration information.

 

 

/release

Releases the IP address for the specified adapter.

 

 

/renew

Renews the IP address for the specified adapter.

 

 

To run the ipconfig command from Windows

1Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. Result: The Command Prompt dialog box appears.

2Type ipconfig <parameters>. Example: ipconfig /all

3Press Enter.

Result: The system runs the ipconfig utility.

4Type Exit to exit the Command Prompt dialog box and return to Windows.

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