KD:Different steps for finding an ip address

 Different steps for finding an ipaddress

The IP address of your PC is unique, just as your phone number is unique. Many organizations, including the authorities, can trace your IP address to find out your host name, ISP location and the geographic area from which you connect to the Internet.^[1] Follow the steps in this article to find the IP address of your PC whether you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows XP. You'll also find instructions for finding your IP address on a Mac.

 Steps

Method One: Command Prompt

1. 1 Access your Start Menu.
   
   
   
2. 2 Hover over "All Programs".
   
   
   
3. 3 Click on Accessories when the menu pops up.
   
   
   
   

   
   

   
4. 4 Click on Command Prompt.
   
   
   
   

   
   

   
5.  5 Type in "ipconfig" once the program comes up and hit the Enter key.
   
   
   
   

   
   

   
6. 6 Search for your IP address next to IPv4.
   
   
   
   

   
   

   
   • Note: your IP address will be a ten-digit number.

Method Two: Windows 7 Network and Sharing Center

1. 1 Access the Control Panel through the Start menu.
   
   
   
   

   
   

   
2. 2 In the Control Panel, select Network and Internet.
   
   
   
   

   
   

   
3. 3 In Network and Internet, select Network and Sharing Center.
   
   
   
   

   
   

   
4. 4 In Network and Sharing Center, select Wireless Network Connection for wireless internet or Local Network Connection for wired internet.
   
   
   
   

   
   

   
5. 5 Click on Details.
   
   
   
   

   
   

   
6. 6 Find your IP address by looking next to IPv4 Address.
   
   
   
   

   
   

   
   • Note: your IP address will be a ten-digit number.

Method Three: Windows Vista

1. 1 Open the Start menu. Right-click on Network and then choose Properties from the drop-down menu.
2. 2 Click the View Status button beside Local Area Connection to find the IP address of a wired connection.
3. 3 Pick the View Status button next to Wireless Network Connection to view the IP address of a wireless adapter.
4. 4 Select Details. Your IP address will show up next to "IPv4 IP address."^[2]

Method Four: Windows XP

1. 1 Choose Start, My Network Places and then Properties.
2. 2 Double-click Local Area Connection to find the IP address of your wired connection.
3. 3 Double-click Wireless Network Connection to find the IP address of your wireless adapter.
4. 4 Click Support and then Details. The window that pops up will display your computer's IP address.

Find Your IP Address on a Mac

1. 1 Look for your IP address under System Preferences.
   • Click the Apple menu in the top left corner of your screen. Choose System Preferences.
     
     
     
   • Find the Network icon and click on it.
     
     
     
   • Find your IP address on the screen under the "Status: Connected" line.
     
     
     
2. 2 Use Terminal to find your IP address.
   • Open Finder and click on Applications. Then choose Utilities.
     
     
     
   • Choose Terminal from the Utilities menu.
     
     
     
   • Type the following command: ifconfig |grep inet.
     
     
     
   • Look for your IP address next to the last "inet" entry.^[3]