Скачать или смотреть 📡Network Detective Tools: ipconfig and ifconfig Explained

The provided source introduces ipconfig and ifconfig as essential command-line utilities for network troubleshooting. It explains that ipconfig is used on Windows systems, while ifconfig serves the same purpose on Linux and Mac operating systems. These tools provide critical information such as a device's IP address, which acts as its unique identifier on a network, the subnet mask that defines the local network segment, and the default gateway, representing the router connecting to the internet. The text highlights how understanding the output of these commands, like an APIPA address (169.254.x.x), can quickly diagnose common connectivity problems and are valuable skills for anyone interested in IT or cybersecurity.