How to Find the IP & Mac Address

What is a IP Address:

An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.

Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) defines an IP address as a 32-bit number (2³²). Format: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa ( 0 ≤ aaa≤ 255). For example: 192.168.1.1

IPv6 uses a 128-bit address (2¹²⁸). Format: bbbb:bbbb:bbbb:bbbb:bbbb:bbbb:bbbb:bbbb ( 0 ≤ b ≤ F ). For example: 2001:0DB8:02de:0000:0000:0000:0000:0e13

Private (LAN) IP Address Ranges:

192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255
10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255
172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255

How to Find the Public IP Address: ( Method 1)

Google: “IP” or “my ip” or “my ip address” or “what is my ip”

It works for all devices and OS, including: Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista/ XP, Mac, Chromebook, Android Phones,Tablets & TVs, iPhone & iPad, Linux.

How to Find the Public IP Address: ( Method 2)

This method do not work for router users, otherwise, you will get a Private (LAN) IP address.

1. Press the Windows Start key to open the Start Menu (Windows 7/Vista/XP) or Start screen (Windows 8).
2. Type cmd and press Enter to launch the command prompt. ( Read More: 6 Ways to Open Command Prompt )
3. Type ipconfig /all and press Enter
4. Check the IPV4 address (Public or Private IP address) and Mac address (Media Access Control address, also called Physical Address, Format: AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AA )
5. How to copy and paste text on Command Prompt ?
   • Copy: Right-click > Mark > Select text using mouse > Enter (Copied)
   • Paste: Right-click > Paste

How to Find the Public IP Address: ( Method 3)

Login the Router and get the Public IP address. ( Read more: How to Login a router ) 

How to Find the Public IP Address: ( Method 4)

1. 1. Right-click the network connection icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center
   2. Click Chage adapter settings
   3. Right-click Local Area Connection and click Status
   4. Click Details
   5. Your IP address will appear next to “IPv4 Address”.

How to Find a Website’s IP Address:

1. Press the Windows Start key to open the Start Menu (Windows 7/Vista/XP) or Start screen (Windows 8).
2. Type cmd and press Enter to launch the command prompt.
3. Type ping domain.com, for example: ping www.reddit.com