IPConfig

IPConfig is a simplistic but useful tool which allows you to view the network-related details of your system. It can be handled with ease, even by novice users.

The interface of the app has minimalistic features but is easy to follow. The "what you see is what you get principle" clearly applies to IPConfig, since there are no other features available here, aside from the ones visible in the main application window.

Upon initialization, IPConfig automatically displays adapter and computer information, along with remote and router details, so you don't have to perform a scanning procedure.

IPConfig reveals the network adapter name, internal and external IP address, MAC address, host name, network speed, dynamically configured DNS, DNS, DHCP and WINS statuses, MTU setting, DNS server address, subnet mask, gateway IP address and DNS suffix. Plus, you can refresh the list.

Unfortunately, IPConfig does not integrate some basic functions which would allow you to export information to an external file, or at least to copy selected or all text to the Clipboard.

The lightweight application requires a low-to-moderate amount of CPU and system memory, has a good response time and worked properly during our tests, without causing us any problems, such as hanging, crashing or popping up error messages. The bottom line is that IPConfig provides an easy way to find out network-related data (instead of using command lines in Command Prompt, for instance) and can be practical for all users, including network administrators.