How to Find an IP Address in DOS

An IP address is used to identify each device on a network.

An IP address is a unique numerical identifier that is assigned from a host device all other devices within its network. The main purpose of an IP is to identify the device name and location on the network. You can find both your IP and any other device IP by simply using a command prompt.

Instructions

Open Command Prompt

1. Click on “Start” in the Windows desktop program to access DOS. Then click on “All programs.”

2. Click on the “Accessories” folder.

3. Click on “Command Prompt.”

Find your IP

1. Type “Ipconfig" without the quotes.

2. Press the “Enter” key.

3. Windows XP:

   Scroll through the Window for “IP address.” The numerical value off to the right is your IP.

   Windows Vista / 7:

   Scroll through the Window for “IPV4 address.” The numerical value off to the right is your IP.

Find a Website IP (Method 1)

1. Type “Ping www.nameofsite.com”

   Replace “nameofsite” with the actual name.

2. Press the “Enter” key.

3. Look at the top line next to “Pinging www.nameofsite.com.” The number in parenthesis is the IP address of the server.

Find a Website IP (Method 2)

1. Type “Tracert www.nameofsite.com.”

2. Press the “Enter” key.

3. Look at the top line next to “Tracing route to.” The number in the brackets is the IP address of the server. The results below show how many locations you must go through to reach that destination. This is called “hops.” Each of those hops has an IP shown as well.

References

• Microsoft: IPconfig
• Microsoft: Using the Ping Command