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How to Find a Network's IP Address Info

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In this article, you'll learn how to find a network’s IP information.

Complete these steps

The following steps differ depending on the device available.

  1. What operating system are you using?

  2. Windows 10

    Windows 8

    1. Point your mouse to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search.
    2. Enter cmd into the search box, and select Command Prompt.
    3. Type ipconfig /all and press Enter.
    4. 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

    1. Select the Start button located in the bottom left corner.
    2. Type Run into the Start Menu search and press Enter. (If no search is present, a “Run” option should be present instead.)
    3. Type CMD and press Enter.
    4. Type ipconfig/all and press Enter.
    5. 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

    Mac OS

    1. Select System Preferences from the Apple Icon in the top left corner.
    2. Select Network under Internet and Network.
    3. On the left side, select the type of connection you are using (Airport, Ethernet, etc.) The active connection should say Connected.
    4. Select Advanced.
    5. Click the TCP/IP button.
    6. 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)

  3. CMD Prompt

    1. Select the start bar in the lower-left corner, and type cmd into the search bar.
    2. Select Command Prompt.
    3. Type ipconfig/all and press Enter
    4. 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

    Network Settings

    1. Select the Wi-Fi network icon on the taskbar and then Network settings.
    2. Select Wi-Fi.
    3. Select Advanced options, located towards the bottom-right.
    4. Under Properties, look for your IP address listed next to IPv4 address.

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