Viewing Network Adapter Information and Renewing/Releasing IP Addresses
The IPConfig
app displays, releases, and renews IP parameters for on-board network adapters.
1. In the Apps list, touch IPConfig
2. From the AdapterInfo screen, touch the box under Adapter.
3. Select one of the integrated network adapters installed in the terminal from the drop down menu:
• Qualcomm Atheros Wireless LAN Adapter
• Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter
Every field on the screen pertains to the adapter selected from the drop down menu. Swipe up or down to view the
following:
• Mac and IP addresses
• Netmask
• Gateway
• DHCP enabled (Yes)
• DHCP server
• Index
• Lease Expiration date
• Lease Obtained date
• Type (e.g. 802.11 or Ethernet CSMACD)
Note: Address assignment is by DHCP only. Static IP configuration is not currently supported on terminals with
Microsoft Windows 10 Iot Mobile Enterprise.
Swipe left to view the NetworkParams screen. This screen provides information on:
• Host Name
• DNS
• Node Type
• Routing enabled (Yes or No)
• Proxy enabled (Yes or No)
To Renew or Release the IP Address used by the selected adapter:
4. Touch more
on the AdapterInfo screen.
5. Select either Renew IP Address or Release IP Address. You can refresh the information shown by selecting
Using the Ping App to Test a Network Connection
The Ping
app provides a GUI-based version of the traditional command line ping utility. Pinging sends out an echo
request to a specific computer on the network. Use Ping to verify communication links or to make sure a specific IP address
is working.
In the Apps list, touch Ping
between the screens by swiping left or right.
.
. The app is organized into three screens: Ping, Settings, and About. You can switch
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