How to Get the IP Address of a Dell Laptop 8500

Using "Command Prompt," you can view a lot of technical information about your computer.

An IP (Internet Protocol) address identifies your specific computer within your Internet network. Each computer has a unique IP address. An IP address can help with configuring your network so you know what computers are on it, which need to be blocked and more. The Dell 8500 laptops use Windows XP, and within each Windows operating system is the program "Command Prompt," which can be used to identify your individual IP address.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" menu at the bottom of the screen.

2. Click "Run."

3. Type "cmd" in the text box, and click "OK."

4. Type "ipconfig".

5. Press "Enter."

6. Scroll down until you see "IP Address." The IP address of your Dell 8500 laptop will be to the right of "IP Address."

References

• Computer Hope: How to get to a MS-DOS prompt.
• Growth House: How to find the IP address of your computer