How to View Chromebook Network Properties in ChromeOS

You Cannot see the Network Properties in ChromeOS

The following steps are common troubleshooting steps for networking in the ChromeOS. (For Example: It includes checking the IP address, netmask, default gateway, and Domain Name Server (DNS) servers.)

Using the Browser to View Network Information

Click the status area in the bottom right corner of the desktop or type chrome:settings in the Omnibox in the Chrome browser.

Click Settings.

Click the dropdown box (down arrow) under the Internet connection > Wi-Fi network (or Ethernet if a USB Ethernet adapter is in use.) Click your network connection name.

The Connection tab shows details on your Wi-Fi access point and a few related wireless settings:

The Network tab shows your Internet Protocol (IP) address, default gateway, and DNS options.

The Proxy tab does not apply unless your network administrator has set up a proxy server. We recommend contacting your network admin if proxy settings are needed.

Alternate IFCONFIG Method

There is no way to directly run ifcfg, even though ChromeOS is based on Linux. The results of running ifconfig can be viewed by opening a browser, typing chrome://system in the omnibox, and expanding the ifconfig section as shown below. This is a useful way to view the IP address, MAC address, and network statistics. However, it does not display the default gateway or DNS servers.

One of the easiest ways to find the remaining network information is to type chrome://network in the omnibox. This displays a list of network events that can be helpful for more complicated network troubleshooting. Pressing the CTRL and F keys together brings up the find box in the upper right corner of the window. If you search for networkpropertyupdated and look for the most recent events, then this shows the network properties assigned by DHCP and highlighted below.