How to Find a Network's IP Address Info
Step by step instructions on how to find a network’s IP information.
What to Do:
The following steps differ depending on the device available.
What operating system are you using?
Windows 10
- Select the Start menu button in the lower-left corner, and type "cmd" into the search bar.
- Select "Command Prompt".
- Type "ipconfig/all" and press Enter.
- Your network’s IP information should now be displayed in a list. Scroll through the list to find the following settings:
- IPv4 Address or IP Address
- Subnet Mask
- Default Gateway
- DNS Servers
- Select the Wi-Fi network icon on the taskbar and then "Network settings".
- Select "Wi-Fi".
- Select "Advanced options", located towards the bottom-right.
- Under Properties, look for your IP address listed next to "IPv4 address".
Windows 8
- Point your mouse to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click "Search".
- Enter "cmd" into the search box, and select "Command Prompt".
- Type "ipconfig/all" and press Enter.
- Your network’s IP information should now be displayed in a list. Scroll through the list to find the following settings:
- IPv4 Address or IP Address
- Subnet Mask
- Default Gateway
- DNS Servers
Windows 7
- Select the Start button located in the bottom left corner.
- Type Run into the Start Menu search and press Enter. (If no search is present, a “Run” option should be present instead.)
- Type "CMD" and press Enter.
- Type "ipconfig/all" and press Enter.
- Your network’s IP information should now be displayed in a list. Scroll through the list to find the following settings:
- IPv4 Address or IP Address
- Subnet Mask
- Default Gateway
- DNS Servers
macOS
- Select “System Preferences” from the Apple icon in the top left corner.
- Select “Network” under “Internet and Network”.
- On the left side, select the type of connection you are using (AirPort, Ethernet, etc.) The active connection should say “Connected”.
- Select “Advanced”.
- Click the TCP/IP button.
- Your network’s IP information should now be displayed. The following may be used when connecting your system online:
- IPv4 Address
- Subnet Mask
- Default Gateway (listed as "Router")
- DNS Servers (located under the DNS button)