How do I Get the Real IP Address of a Remote Computer?

Remote computers that are connected to the Internet have an IP address assigned to them by their Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you know the name of the remote computer that you are seeking, you can use a built-in tool on your operating system to look up the IP address for the computer. This IP address may be useful for geographical, privacy or other uses.

Instructions

1. Open the "Start" menu on your computer, then open "All Programs."

2. Open the "Accessories" folder and click "Command Prompt."

3. Type "ping computer_name" without quotes into the command prompt, where "computer_name" is the actual name of the remote computer.

4. Press "Enter" and the IP address of the remote computer is displayed on the screen.

References

• Computer Hope: Ping Command