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netsh

CautionNetwork shell

netsh wlan show profile

Manages Wi-Fi profiles, IP config and firewall. 'winsock reset' / 'int ip reset' are classic repairs.

Examples

  • netsh wlan show profile name="Office" key=clearShow saved Wi-Fi password
  • netsh winsock resetReset Winsock (reboot needed)

Syntax

netsh <context> <command>

Before you run it

Reset commands wipe settings.

Used when you see

Connection fails through a proxy
1
Check the system proxy on Windowsnetsh winhttp show proxy — WinHTTP and GUI settings differ.
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Wi-Fi keeps dropping
1
Check the SSID, signal strength and channelnetsh wlan show interfaces — under ~60% signal points to RF issues.
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OneDrive sync is stuck
3
Make sure a proxy isn't interfering
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Related commands

  • ipconfigShow/refresh IP configuration
  • routeRouting table (Windows)
  • nmcliManage NetworkManager

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