In this article, we will explore the usage of the Get-SmbServerNetworkInterface cmdlet in PowerShell to manage network interfaces in the Windows environment. Network interfaces play a crucial role in connecting systems to networks and managing their settings is essential for maintaining optimal network performance and security. By leveraging the Get-SmbServerNetworkInterface cmdlet, administrators can easily retrieve and modify network interface configurations, enabling efficient network management.

Examples:

1. Retrieving Network Interface Information: To retrieve information about the network interfaces on a Windows system, we can use the following command:

Get-SmbServerNetworkInterface

This command will provide details such as interface index, interface description, IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, subnet masks, and more.

2. Modifying Network Interface Settings: To modify the settings of a specific network interface, we can use the Set-SmbServerNetworkInterface cmdlet. For example, to change the interface description, we can execute the following command:

Set-SmbServerNetworkInterface -InterfaceIndex 1 -InterfaceDescription "New Description"

This command will update the description of the network interface with index 1 to "New Description".

3. Disabling a Network Interface: To disable a network interface, we can use the Disable-SmbServerNetworkInterface cmdlet. For example, to disable the interface with index 2, we can execute the following command:

Disable-SmbServerNetworkInterface -InterfaceIndex 2

This command will disable the network interface with index 2, preventing any network traffic from passing through it.