How to Find Your IP Network Address

In a few steps, you can find your IP network address.

An IP address can tell much about your network. Determine your IP network address to learn about the devices connected to your computer. In addition, IP address tracking can help moderators detect when one person has multiple user names on message boards. Find remote IP addresses to prevent fraud. In a few steps, you can find your IP network address.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Internet access

Instructions

1. Navigate to the "Start" menu and select "Run." In the Run dialog, type "cmd" (without quotes) and click "OK." The Command Prompt dialog opens.

2. Type "netstat -n" (without quotes) and press "Enter." Several numbers should appear. Find the IP network address by looking in the local address field. The foreign IP addresses are the IP addresses of people connected to your IP.

3. To see only your own IP address, type "ipconfig" (without quotes) in the Command Prompt.

Tips & Warnings

• Your IP network address is prone to hacking if you're connected to a network with a wireless router. Passport protect your wireless network to prevent people from hacking into your network.

References

• The TCP/IP Guide: IP Network Address Translation (NAT) Protocol
• University of Virginia: Find Your Network Address