ipconfig / ifconfig
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What is ipconfig / ifconfig?
ipconfig (on Windows) and ifconfig (on Linux and macOS) are command-line tools used to view and manage the network configuration of a device's interfaces. They display information such as the assigned IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and MAC address for each network adapter. They are among the first tools used when troubleshooting a connectivity issue at the device level, confirming whether the device has a valid network configuration.
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