Network shell (netsh) is a command-line utility that allows you to configure and display the status of various network communications server roles and components after they are installed on computers running Windows Server.
Some client technologies, such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client and BranchCache, also provide netsh commands that allow you to configure client computers that are running Windows 10.
In most cases, netsh commands provide the same functionality that is available when you use the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in for each networking server role or networking feature. For example, you can configure Network Policy Server (NPS) by using either the NPS MMC snap-in or the netsh commands in the netsh nps context.
In addition, there are netsh commands for network technologies, such as for IPv6, network bridge, and Remote Procedure Call (RPC), that are not available in Windows Server as an MMC snap-in.
Important
It is recommended that you use Windows PowerShell to manage networking technologies in Windows Server and Windows 10 rather than Network Shell. Network Shell is included for compatibility with your scripts and its use is supported.