Command Prompt command <ipconfig> not working

[mrcheesete0]

when I open up my command prompt and type 'ipconfig' without the ' and press enter it returns the line:
'ipconfig' is nto recognized as an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file

I am trying to find out the information I need in order to set up a static IP Address for port forwarding

 

[not so gray matter]

In order to set up a static ip address internally, you'll need to either tell your router or your computer not to use automatic DHCP and instead to use a specific IP address.

Go to the System Tray (Notification Area)
Click the Network icon
Click 'Open Network and Sharing Center'
Click the 'Change adapter settings'

Selec the connnection for which you'd like to use a static IP
Right click it
Click 'Properties'
Select 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)'

Select 'Use the following IP address':

In the 'IP Address' field, insert the IP you'd like to use.

Note: The IP you use must be within the router's list of acceptable IP addresses. It's usually a list between 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.255

http://social.answers.microsoft.com...7/thread/c1ce0157-3aca-4c86-bf6f-3656805f1844

If you're trying to set up an external static ip you'll need to pay your isp extra for one.

 

[CommonTater]

In order to run ipconfig you need to run commond prompt as an administrator and then use the line "ipconfig /all"

Start > Search "cmd" > Right Click > Run as Administrator
Type In: ipconfig /all

Just typing ipconfig should display the current configuration, even at user level. The message he's getting says that IPConfig.exe is not present on his computer.

For the OP ... Which release of Win7 are you using?

 

[not so gray matter]

Doesn't ipconfig come w/ all versions of windows?

 

[CommonTater]

when I open up my command prompt and type 'ipconfig' without the ' and press enter it returns the line:
'ipconfig' is nto recognized as an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file

I am trying to find out the information I need in order to set up a static IP Address for port forwarding

Click the network icon in your taskbar -> Network and Sharing -> Adaptor Settings...
Click the adaptor -> Details...

Whew... they sure buried that one...

 

[CommonTater]

Doesn't ipconfig come w/ all versions of windows?

I could be wrong but I don't think it's included in the Start or Basic editions.

 

[mrcheesete0]

when I open up my command prompt and type 'ipconfig' without the ' and press enter it returns the line:
'ipconfig' is nto recognized as an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file

I am trying to find out the information I need in order to set up a static IP Address for port forwarding

Click the network icon in your taskbar -> Network and Sharing -> Adaptor Settings...
Click the adaptor -> Details...

Whew... they sure buried that one...

View attachment 68892

you are truely a life saver, thank you.

In order to set up a static ip address internally, you'll need to either tell your router or your computer not to use automatic DHCP and instead to use a specific IP address.

Go to the System Tray (Notification Area)
Click the Network icon
Click 'Open Network and Sharing Center'
Click the 'Change adapter settings'

Selec the connnection for which you'd like to use a static IP
Right click it
Click 'Properties'
Select 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)'

Select 'Use the following IP address':

In the 'IP Address' field, insert the IP you'd like to use.

Note: The IP you use must be within the router's list of acceptable IP addresses. It's usually a list between 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.255

Setting Up a Static IP Address in Windows 7

If you're trying to set up an external static ip you'll need to pay your isp extra for one.

different type of static IP address there. i've set up a static on my old laptop with XP before but i was having troubles with my new desktop.

In order to run ipconfig you need to run commond prompt as an administrator and then use the line "ipconfig /all"

Start > Search "cmd" > Right Click > Run as Administrator
Type In: ipconfig /all

Just typing ipconfig should display the current configuration, even at user level. The message he's getting says that IPConfig.exe is not present on his computer.

For the OP ... Which release of Win7 are you using?

honestly, no idea. I believe i read once it is Home Premium. idk, the highest level of home version available, and 64 bit i know for sure

 

[mrcheesete0]

for the static Ip address thing i was talking about: when using a router, ever time you turn off your computer when you turn it back on, the last digits of your IP address change, depending on how many computers are on your router. and since i am wireless with no password, that could be unlimited. so, in order for my port forwarding to correctly work, I have to make sure that number never changes.

 

[mrcheesete0]

ok, look at my attachment picture, im not quite seeing all that info it says I need to set up the static IP address, any ideas on how to get that first subnet mask?


im an idiot. nevermind this. i found it

 

[not so gray matter]

What do you mean thats a different static ip address than the one you need?

That's the only kind of static ip address if you're talking about an internal ip address (within your network). You can also set it up via the router. You may have to if your router doesn't allow you to set it up independently. If you tell us your router model we can show you how to use that to do it if you don't want to use the Windows method.

EDIT: According to your Default Gateway (Router's IP) you're probably using a D-Link or a Netgear router.

Here are tutorials for both:

D-LINK: http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/DLink-Router-IP-Setup-s/162.htm

Netgear: http://www.icloseup.com/helpfile/Set static IP for Netgear.htm

As I mentioned before, if you want a REAL static ip address, I.e. the address you broadcast across the internet you'll need to contact your ISP because some provide the service for free, some you have to pay and some don't allow it at all.

Network IP Address: 192.168.1.110
Global IP Address: 72.169.40.57

Keep in mind that even if you set up a static ip address within your network (192...) you may not have a static ip address outside of your network (72...). As mentioned, you have to contact your ISP to figure it out.

 

[mrcheesete0]

nah i dont want a real one, just internal. yes its netgear. thanks jsut finished setting it up. my new static IP is set up along with my port forwarding of port 43594 for both TCP and UDP
I've had to use the ipconfig three different times from three different computers for three different things.
so far: Windows 7 is THE hardest. I did it on Vista and XP and they are MUCH easier

 

[mrcheesete0]

and i am totally bookmarkign this webpage as this is the best help for windows 7 I have found so far. amybe ill get some help with another problem I've been having tomorrow

 

[CommonTater]

nah i dont want a real one, just internal. yes its netgear. thanks jsut finished setting it up. my new static IP is set up along with my port forwarding of port 43594 for both TCP and UDP
I've had to use the ipconfig three different times from three different computers for three different things.
so far: Windows 7 is THE hardest. I did it on Vista and XP and they are MUCH easier

Ok... simple trick... If you're setting up static IPs inside a LAN you can quite simply make them up as you go... there's no need to even care what address DHCP might assign... In fact if you are running DHCP for wireless devices you want to actually avoid the DHCP range on your router (to avoid collisions).

It's a private lan... so...

You can get the first three numbers from your router's admin address. In your case 192.168.1

The subnet mask on any net with fewer than 254 machines is always 255.255.255.0

With a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 the only number that can change is the last one and that you can simply assign on your own in the range of 2 to 254, so it doesn't conflict with your router itself.

Most home router's gateway and dns relays use the same ip address as their admin screen.

Real easy.... Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you did all that searching for nothing... just the opposite... think how easy it will be next time...

 

[JackOLanternBob]

Thanks

Im actually using windows 10 and had the same problem, and tried what i read here, but it was a little different on windows 10, but it worked. i had been trying to fix this for so long and finally its fixed. thanks so much.

 

[Artemisia]

CMD - IPCONFIG fixed!

For some reason, I had to start CMD w/ 'run as admin' to get ipconfig working again.

Probably to do w/ a cdir command I did for GNS3 VM purposes (I must have forgot I did one outside of the VM on my main host desktop).
So was probably in wrong directory in CMD prompt. ;_;

Enjoy!
-Nikky