Identify Network Diagnostics
Get-NetIPConfiguration
Displays current local IP addresses, default gateway, and DNS servers.
Local onlyGet-NetAdapter
Shows network adapters, their link speed, and connection status.
Local onlyTest-Connection 8.8.8.8
Pings a remote host to check basic connectivity and response time.
Requires targetTest-NetConnection 8.8.8.8
Checks if a specific network port is open on a target host.
Requires targetResolve-DnsName google.com
Performs detailed DNS lookups to resolve domain names to IP addresses.
Requires targetGet-NetNeighbor
Shows the local ARP table mapping local IPs to MAC addresses.
Local onlyGet-NetRoute
Displays the network routing table for outbound traffic.
Local onlyGet-NetTCPConnection
Lists all active TCP network connections and their current states.
Local onlyGet-DnsClientCache
Shows recently resolved domain names stored in the local cache.
Local onlyGet-NetIPInterface
Lists configuration properties for IPv4 and IPv6 network interfaces.
Local onlyGet-NetFirewallRule
Displays the active Windows Firewall rules on the computer.
Local onlyGet-NetConnectionProfile
Shows whether the current network is Public, Private, or Domain, affecting firewall behavior.
Local onlyGet-NetAdapterStatistics
Shows sent/received packet counts and errors per adapter, useful for spotting cable/NIC issues.
Local onlyGet-DnsClientServerAddress
Shows configured DNS servers per interface, shorter than ipconfig /all.
Local onlyGet-SmbShare
Lists folders shared from this system over the network.
Local onlywhoami /all
Shows current user identity, groups, and permission level, useful if the network uses Active Directory.
Local onlyGet-ComputerInfo
Shows full system info including Windows version, domain membership, and hostname.
Local onlyipconfig
Displays basic network configuration like IP address and default gateway.
Local onlyipconfig /all
Shows detailed network settings, including MAC addresses and DNS servers.
Local onlyping 8.8.8.8
Tests network connectivity and measures latency to a remote host.
Requires targettracert 8.8.8.8
Traces and displays the route (hops) data takes to reach a destination.
Requires targetnslookup google.com
Queries DNS servers to find the IP address of a domain or vice versa.
Requires targetarp -a
Displays the local ARP cache, showing IP-to-MAC mappings.
Local onlynetstat
Lists all active network connections, open ports, and routing statistics.
Local onlypathping 8.8.8.8
Combines ping and tracert to show network latency and packet loss.
Requires targetnet view
Lists other computers in the local network (workgroup) sharing files or printers.
Local onlyroute print
Displays the routing table in the older cmd-compatible format.
Local onlyScans the whole class network IP range, showing which devices are online, their MAC address, and vendor.
Requires target IP rangeMobile/desktop app, similar to Advanced IP Scanner with a friendlier visual interface.
Requires target IP rangeGraphical, real-time version of tracert/pathping, good for spotting intermittent network drops.
Requires targetMonitors network traffic per application with live graphs.
Local onlyGraphical version of netstat, easier to view open ports and related processes.
Local onlyTest internet speed (download/upload/ping).
WebsiteShows detailed info about your public IP (ISP, approximate location).
WebsiteCheck DNS propagation from multiple locations.
WebsiteChecks if an external service has a public outage, ruling out local network issues.
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