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Checking your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) Address
An Internet Protocol (IP) Address is a numerical label used to identify a computer or device within a network. Checking the computer’s IP Address is the first step to determine if your computer is properly communicating with your router.
NOTE: Make sure your computer is connected wired or wirelessly to your router.
Select your computer’s operating system below for specific instructions:
Windows® 10
Windows® 8 / 8.1
Windows® 7 / Vista®
Windows® XP
OS X®
Windows® 10
There are two (2) ways to check your computer’s IP Address when using the Windows® 10 operating system.
Command Prompt
Network Connections
Command Prompt
If your computer is getting a 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.xxx.xxx IP Address, you need to release and renew your IP Address. For instructions, click here.
Network Connections
Windows® 8 / 8.1
There are two (2) ways to check your computer’s IP Address when using the Windows 8 and 8.1 operating systems. Click on the links below to know how:
Command Prompt
Network Connections
Command Prompt
Step 2:
Click Command Prompt.
If your computer is getting a 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.xxx.xxx IP Address, you need to release and renew your IP Address. For instructions, click here.
Network Connections
Windows® 7 / Vista®
There are two (2) ways to check your computer’s IP Address when using the Windows® 7 / Vista® operating system.
Command Prompt
Network Connections
Command Prompt
If your computer is getting a 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.xxx.xxx IP Address, you need to release and renew your IP Address. For instructions, click here.
Network Connections
Windows® XP
There are two (2) ways to check your computer’s IP Address when using the Windows® XP operating system.
Command Prompt
Network Connections
Command Prompt
If your computer is getting a 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.xxx.xxx IP Address, you need to release and renew your IP Address. For instructions, click here.
Network Connections
NOTE: The IP Address is your computer’s IP Address and the Default Gateway is your router’s local IP Address.
OS X®
Related Articles:
Learning about Ping test
Checking the computer's connection to the router
Setting up a computer to obtain an IP Address automatically
NOTE: Make sure your computer is connected wired or wirelessly to your router.
Select your computer’s operating system below for specific instructions:
Windows® 10
Windows® 8 / 8.1
Windows® 7 / Vista®
Windows® XP
OS X®
Windows® 10
There are two (2) ways to check your computer’s IP Address when using the Windows® 10 operating system.
Command Prompt
Network Connections
Command Prompt
Step 1:
Right-click on the Windows key then select Command Prompt.
Right-click on the Windows key then select Command Prompt.
Step 2:
On the Command Prompt, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
On the Command Prompt, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
Step 3:
Check your computer’s IP Address in the IPv4 Address section.
Check your computer’s IP Address in the IPv4 Address section.
NOTE: They should have the same first three (3) octets as the Default Gateway.
If your computer is getting a 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.xxx.xxx IP Address, you need to release and renew your IP Address. For instructions, click here.
Network Connections
Step 1:
Right-click the Network Connection icon in the lower right corner the select Open Network and Sharing Center.
NOTE: A wired network connection shows this
icon while a wireless network connection shows this 
icon.
Right-click the Network Connection icon in the lower right corner the select Open Network and Sharing Center.
NOTE: A wired network connection shows this
icon while a wireless network connection shows this icon.Step 2:
Look for Connections and click on the network name.
Look for Connections and click on the network name.
QUICK TIP: The network name will depend on what you’ve set for your network.
Step 3:
Click the Details... button and look for the IPv4 Address on the Network Connection Details window.
Step 3:
Click the Details... button and look for the IPv4 Address on the Network Connection Details window.
Windows® 8 / 8.1
There are two (2) ways to check your computer’s IP Address when using the Windows 8 and 8.1 operating systems. Click on the links below to know how:
Command Prompt
Network Connections
Command Prompt
Step 1:
Press the Windows
key on your keyboard and then enter “command prompt” to display the Command Prompt shortcut. A search box on right side of the screen will appear.
Press the Windows
key on your keyboard and then enter “command prompt” to display the Command Prompt shortcut. A search box on right side of the screen will appear.Step 2:
Click Command Prompt.
Step 3:
On the Command Prompt, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
Step 4:
Check your computer’s IP Address in the IPv4 Address section.
On the Command Prompt, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
Step 4:
Check your computer’s IP Address in the IPv4 Address section.
NOTE: They should have the same first three (3) octets as the Default Gateway.
If your computer is getting a 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.xxx.xxx IP Address, you need to release and renew your IP Address. For instructions, click here.
Network Connections
Step 1:
Press the Windows
key + D to go to the Desktop then right-click the network connection icon and select the Open Network and Sharing Center option.
NOTE: A wireless network connection shows this
icon while a wired network connection shows this 
icon.
Press the Windows
key + D to go to the Desktop then right-click the network connection icon and select the Open Network and Sharing Center option.NOTE: A wireless network connection shows this
icon while a wired network connection shows this icon.Step 2:
Look for Connections and click on the network name.
NOTE: In this example, Fancy Puppy is the wireless network name (SSID).
Look for Connections and click on the network name.
NOTE: In this example, Fancy Puppy is the wireless network name (SSID).
Step 3:
Click the Details… button and look for the IPv4 Address on the Network Connection Details window.
Click the Details… button and look for the IPv4 Address on the Network Connection Details window.
Windows® 7 / Vista®
There are two (2) ways to check your computer’s IP Address when using the Windows® 7 / Vista® operating system.
Command Prompt
Network Connections
Command Prompt
Step 1:
Click the Pearl
button located at the bottom-left corner of the screen and in the Start Search enter “command prompt”, then press [Enter].
Step 2:
On the Search Programs and Files bar, enter “command prompt”, then press [Enter].
Click the Pearl
button located at the bottom-left corner of the screen and in the Start Search enter “command prompt”, then press [Enter].Step 2:
On the Search Programs and Files bar, enter “command prompt”, then press [Enter].
Step 3:
On the Command Prompt, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
Step 4:
Check your computer’s IP Address in the IPv4 Address section.
On the Command Prompt, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
Step 4:
Check your computer’s IP Address in the IPv4 Address section.
NOTE: They should have the same first three (3) octets as the Default Gateway.
If your computer is getting a 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.xxx.xxx IP Address, you need to release and renew your IP Address. For instructions, click here.
Network Connections
Step 1:
Click the Network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center.
Click the Network icon and click Open Network and Sharing Center.
Step 2:
Look for Connections and click on the network name.
Step 3:
Click the Details… button and look for the IPv4 Address on the Network Connection Details.
Look for Connections and click on the network name.
Step 3:
Click the Details… button and look for the IPv4 Address on the Network Connection Details.
Windows® XP
There are two (2) ways to check your computer’s IP Address when using the Windows® XP operating system.
Command Prompt
Network Connections
Command Prompt
Step 1:
Click Start then click the Run… option.
Click Start then click the Run… option.
Step 2:
When the Run window opens, enter “cmd” in the Open field then click OK.
Step 3:
In the Command Prompt window, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
Step 4:
Check your computer’s IP Address.
When the Run window opens, enter “cmd” in the Open field then click OK.
Step 3:
In the Command Prompt window, enter “ipconfig/all” then press [Enter].
Step 4:
Check your computer’s IP Address.
NOTE: They should have the same first three (3) octets as the Default Gateway.
If your computer is getting a 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.xxx.xxx IP Address, you need to release and renew your IP Address. For instructions, click here.
Network Connections
Step 1:
Click Start > Control Panel.
Click Start > Control Panel.
Step 2:
Double-click the Network Connections icon. Then, right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Status.
Double-click the Network Connections icon. Then, right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Status.
Step 3:
Click the Support tab to view the IP Address.
Click the Support tab to view the IP Address.
NOTE: The IP Address is your computer’s IP Address and the Default Gateway is your router’s local IP Address.
OS X®
Step 1:
Click the Apple®
icon at the top left corner of the screen, then select the System Preferences... option.
Click the Apple®
icon at the top left corner of the screen, then select the System Preferences... option. Step 2:
Click Network.
Click Network.
For wired connection:
Click on Ethernet. The IP Address is your computer’s IP Address and the Router is your router’s local IP Address.
Click on Ethernet. The IP Address is your computer’s IP Address and the Router is your router’s local IP Address.
For wireless connection:
Click on Wi-Fi then click the
button. Click the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) tab.
Click on Wi-Fi then click the
button. Click the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) tab.The IPv4 Address is your computer’s IP Address and the Router is your router’s local IP Address.
Related Articles:
Learning about Ping test
Checking the computer's connection to the router
Setting up a computer to obtain an IP Address automatically
