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 How to find your computer IP address
| Every device connected to the public Internet is assigned a unique number
known as an Internet Protocol (IP) address. IP addresses consist of four numbers
separated by periods (also called a 'dotted-quad') and look something like
127.0.0.1. Go here for your public Internet IP address lookup However
sometimes you need to find or change your
computers IP address on your home network.
Now days computer networking is very common in the average
household and not just used in the office or business work environments. In fact
many home computer networks have already upgraded to a wireless setup. If you
ever need to change your ip address because of a conflict on your network here's
how...
Here are two ways to find
your Ip Address:
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First Way
- If you have an Internet connection icon
in the bottom right corner of the taskbar, you can double click this to open
it.
- Then choose the support tab at
the top.
- Your IP Address will be there.
Second way
- Go to The Start Menu, then
choose to open control panel.
- Choose Network connections.
(Choose Wireless Network for Wireless setups)
- Right click on your internet connection
icon and choose properties.
- While you are there you should tick
the box Show icon in notification area when connected.
- Then from the list choose Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)
This is my Internet Protocol Properties box. I
have chosen to Set my IP address to 10.0.0.1 and the default gateway is my modem
IP address.
Notes:
- Your Ip address can also have
192.168.0.1. It just depends on how your Home Network is configured.
- If You have the button
checked that says to obtain an address automatically you can view your ip
address by clicking on the internet connection icon in the right corner. Go to
the support tab.
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