Windows
Windows 7, Vista, and XP, using the command prompt
Click Start, and then select All Programs.
Note: If this doesn't match what you see, refer to About navigation settings in Windows.
Click Accessories, and then Command Prompt.
At the command prompt, enter:
ipconfig
The IP address (or IPv4 address, if you are using Windows 7 or Vista) will be a series of numbers following the pattern xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (i.e., 156.56.27.32).
Note: If you are using PPP with a modem at home, your IP address will change each time you log in.
Windows 7, without using the command prompt
In the system tray, click the network connection icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center.
To view the IP address of a wired connection, click Local Area Connection.
To view the IP address of a wireless adapter, click Wireless Network Connection (Network Name).
Click Details... . Your IP address will appear next to "IPv4 Address".
Windows Vista, without using the command prompt
From the Start menu, right-click Network, and then select Properties. This opens the Network and Sharing Center.
To view the IP address of a wired connection, click View Status to the right of Local Area Connection.
To view the IP address of a wireless adapter, click View Status to the right of Wireless Network Connection.
Click Details... . Look for the address next to "IPv4 IP Address".
Windows XP, without using the command prompt
From the Start menu, right-click My Network Places, and then click Properties.
To view the IP address of a wired connection, double-click Local Area Connection.
To view the IP address of a wireless adapter, double-click Wireless Network Connection.
Click the Support tab, and then click Details... . The window that appears will display the IP address.
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Mac OS X
To find the IP address of a Mac OS X computer:
OS X 10.6 or 10.5
From the Apple menu, select System Preferences... . In System Preferences, from the View menu, select Network.
In the Network preference window, click a network port (e.g., Ethernet, AirPort, modem). If you are connected, you'll see its IP address under "Status:".
OS X 10.4 or 10.3
From the Apple menu, select Location, and then Network Preferences... .
In the Network Preference window, next to "Show:", select Network Status. You'll see your network status and your IP address displayed.
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Via the web
If you are connected to the Internet, visit http://www.whatismyip.com/. The site will display your IP address and other information about your system. If the page does not display, you may not have a working Internet connection and should try one of the above methods.
