8.7 TCP/IP Utilities
8.7.6 Ipconfig, winipcfg, config, and ifconfig
TCP/IP configuration information can be displayed using different utilities, depending on the operating system:
  • Ipconfig – Windows NT and Windows 2000 (command-line)
  • Winipcfg –- Windows 95, 98, and ME (graphical interface)
  • Ifconfig – UNIX and Linux (command-line)
  • Config – NetWare (server console)

The configuration utilities can provide a wealth of information including the currently used IP address, MAC address, subnet mask, and default gateway. The utilities can show the addresses of DNS and WINS servers, DHCP information, and services enabled. There are a variety of switches available, depending on the vendor and specific utility.