Which Windows command is used to verify network connections and diagnose problems?

The command that is primarily used to verify network connections and diagnose problems is "tracert." This command traces the path that packets take from your computer to a specified destination, displaying all the intermediate hops along the way. This can help identify where network issues may be occurring, such as delays, routing problems, or connectivity issues with specific nodes. By showing each hop, users can pinpoint where response times start to increase or failures occur, allowing for effective troubleshooting of a network issue.

The other commands serve different purposes: "ipconfig" displays the current IP configuration of the machine, which is helpful for checking local network settings but does not directly diagnose connectivity issues. "netstat" provides information about active network connections, including listening ports and established connections, but does not trace the network path. "nslookup" is used for querying Domain Name System (DNS) records, aiding in name resolution issues but not in assessing the overall network path or diagnosing connectivity problems.