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# ipconfig Cheatsheet

## Unique Features

	
A command-line tool to display network interface information in Windows
	
Displays IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers
	
Can also release and renew DHCP leases and flush DNS resolver cache
	
Useful for troubleshooting network connectivity issues


## Basic Usage

	
Display all network interface information: `ipconfig`
	
Display detailed information for a specific interface: `ipconfig /all`
	
Release DHCP lease: `ipconfig /release`
	
Renew DHCP lease: `ipconfig /renew`
	
Flush DNS resolver cache: `ipconfig /flushdns`
	
Display DNS resolver cache: `ipconfig /displaydns`
	
Display DHCP lease information: `ipconfig /allcompartments /all`


## Advanced Usage

	
Display IPv4 configuration only: `ipconfig /ipv4`
	
Display IPv6 configuration only: `ipconfig /ipv6`
	
Display interface information in brief: `ipconfig /brief`
	
Display all interfaces with their MAC addresses: `ipconfig /allcompartments /all /physical`
	
Disable/Enable an interface: `netsh interface set interface [interface_name] admin=[enable/disable]`


## Resources

	
`ipconfig /?` in your Command Prompt
	
[Microsoft Documentation on ipconfig](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/ipconfig)