PowerShell Get-NetIPAddress

last modified February 15, 2025

In this article, we will cover the Get-NetIPAddress cmdlet in PowerShell. This cmdlet retrieves IP address configuration information from network interfaces.

IP address basics

An IP address is a numerical label assigned to each device in a network. It serves two main functions: host identification and location addressing. The Get-NetIPAddress cmdlet retrieves IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. It provides detailed information about each network interface configuration.

Basic Get-NetIPAddress usage

The simplest way to use Get-NetIPAddress is without any parameters. This lists all IP addresses configured on the system. The output includes IP addresses, interface indexes, and address states. Each entry represents a network interface configuration.

ipaddress1.ps1

Get-NetIPAddress

This command retrieves all IP addresses on the system. The output shows IPv4 and IPv6 addresses with their associated interface indexes and prefixes.

Filter by IP address family

You can filter results by IP address family using the -AddressFamily parameter. This is useful when you only need IPv4 or IPv6 addresses. The parameter accepts values 'IPv4' or 'IPv6'. This helps simplify output when working with specific protocols.

ipaddress2.ps1

Get-NetIPAddress -AddressFamily IPv4

This command returns only IPv4 addresses configured on the system. The output excludes IPv6 addresses, making it easier to focus on IPv4 configurations.

PS C:\> .\ipaddress2.ps1

IPAddress         : 192.168.1.100
InterfaceIndex    : 12
InterfaceAlias    : Ethernet
AddressFamily     : IPv4
Type              : Unicast
PrefixLength      : 24
PrefixOrigin      : Dhcp
SuffixOrigin      : Dhcp
AddressState      : Preferred
ValidLifetime     : 23:59:59
PreferredLifetime : 23:59:59

Get IP addresses by interface index

Network interfaces can be identified by their unique interface index. You can retrieve IP addresses for a specific interface using -InterfaceIndex. This is useful when troubleshooting a particular network adapter. The index can be found using Get-NetAdapter.

ipaddress3.ps1

Get-NetIPAddress -InterfaceIndex 12

This command returns IP addresses associated with interface index 12. The output includes all address configurations for that specific network interface.

Filter by IP address prefix

You can filter IP addresses by their prefix using the -PrefixLength parameter. This helps identify addresses within specific subnets. The prefix length represents the subnet mask in CIDR notation. This is useful for network segmentation analysis.

ipaddress4.ps1

Get-NetIPAddress -AddressFamily IPv4 -PrefixLength 24

This command returns IPv4 addresses with a /24 subnet mask (255.255.255.0). The output helps identify devices on the same local network segment.

Get IP addresses by interface alias

Network interfaces often have descriptive alias names. You can filter IP addresses by interface alias using -InterfaceAlias. This makes commands more readable than using interface indexes. Wildcards are supported for partial matching.

ipaddress5.ps1

Get-NetIPAddress -InterfaceAlias "Ethernet*"

This command returns IP addresses for all interfaces whose alias starts with "Ethernet". The output includes both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses for matching interfaces.

Source

PowerShell documentation

In this article, we have covered the Get-NetIPAddress cmdlet in PowerShell.

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