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Windows CMD Commands with Example

ipconfig

Displays all current TCP/IP network configuration values and refreshes Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) settings. Additional ipconfig commands are available here.
Syntax:
ipconfig

Example:
ipconfig /all

ping
Tests the ability to reach a specific network device.
Syntax:
ping [hostname or IP]

Example:
ping google.com

tracert
Traces the path that a packet takes to reach a network host, helping identify where problems are occurring in the network.
Syntax:
tracert [hostname or IP]

Example:
tracert 8.8.8.8

netstat
Displays active connections, ports, Ethernet statistics, and the IP routing table.
Syntax:
netstat

Example:
netstat -ano

nslookup
Queries the DNS to obtain domain name or IP address mapping.
Syntax:
nslookup [hostname]

Example:
nslookup openai.com

netsh
Allows configuration of almost any aspect of network settings.
Syntax:
netsh [context] [command]

Example:
netsh interface ip show config

arp -a
Displays current ARP entries by interrogating the current protocol data. It shows the IP address and matching MAC address.
Syntax:
arp -a

Example:
arp -a

hostname
Shows the computer’s network name, aiding in network identification and troubleshooting.
Syntax:
hostname

Example:
hostname

pathping
Combines the features of ping and tracert, providing more detailed information about network routes and latency.
Syntax:
pathping [hostname or IP]

Example:
pathping google.com

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