At the command prompt, type ipconfig, and then select Enter. Look for the name of your Wi-Fi network within the results, and then find the IP address listed next to Default gateway for that Wi-Fi network.

Network & Internet settings in Windows allow you to manage your network connections and internet settings. Whether you need to connect to Wi-Fi, configure a VPN, or troubleshoot network issues, these settings provide all the necessary options to ensure a seamless online experience.

Microsoft Windows clients will follow a sequence of methods in attempting to resolve a name to an address, stopping the search when it successfully matches a name to an IP address. There are two main sequences used in almost all cases: NetBIOS resolution and Host name resolution.

Fixes a problem in which an IPv6 Default Gateway cannot be obtained when you run the ipconfig command on a Windows Embedded Compact 7-based device that is connected to an IPv6 network.

System Configuration is a system utility that allows you to troubleshoot issues with Windows startup. It provides options to customize the startup process, including the ability to enable or disable software, control startup services, and access other advanced system settings.

To run a Control Panel tool in Windows, type the appropriate command in the Open box or at a command prompt. NOTE: If you want to run a command from a command prompt, you must do so from the Windows folder.

Make sure the Ethernet cable is securely plugged into the Ethernet port on both your router and Windows PC. On your router, make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into the correct Ethernet port— not the Internet port that’s used to connect your modem and router.

To connect your portable or desktop device to your wireless network, it must have a wireless network adapter. Most laptops and tablets—and some desktops—come with a wireless network adapter already installed. To check whether your Windows device has a wireless network adapter:

Go to Wi-Fi network settings. Select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons ( ) on the taskbar to open quick settings. The Disconnected icon appears when you’re not connected. On the Wi-Fi quick setting, select Manage Wi-Fi connections . Choose the Wi-Fi network you want, then select Connect.

For a Microsoft Windows 2000 version of this article, see 162326. This article describes TRACERT (Trace Route), a command-line utility that you can use to trace the path that an Internet Protocol (IP) packet takes to its destination.