IP+(Internet+Protocol)+Address

IP (Internet Protocol) Address

What is an IP address and how can you find yours?

IP is an abbreviation for ʺInternet Protocolʺ.

The Internet protocol defines how information travels between computers across the Internet.

In plain terms think of an IP address as a computerʹs telephone number.

Each computer connected to the Internet has a distinct IP address and it is used to uniquely identify it from all the other machines on the Internet.

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Want to do it the hard way ?

I do not understand if you do but here is how :‐

If you are using a Windows 95/98 machine,

Go to :‐

Start > Run.

In the box, type in //**ʺwinipcfgʺ**// (without the quotes).

In the window that appears, select your network card from the drop down menu and your IP address will be shown.

See example below: If you are using a Windows XP machine, open a command DOS window by clicking on Start > Run. In the box type in ʺ//**cmdʺ**// ( without the quotes ).

An MS‐DOS Screen will appear.

Type after the chevron ( C:\ > //**ʺipconfig /allʺ**// (without the quotes)

Your network details will be listed, including your IP Address.