Overview
This document outlines the steps to reveal your computer IP parameters. Relevant settings include:
- IP Address
- Subnet (Netmask)
- Gateway Address (also known as the router's or access point's (AP) IP address, which is useful for opening the router's web page or embedded web server (EWS) page.
Note: Once you have obtained the gateway address, type this address into your Web browsers URL field to open your router's EWS; e.g., 192.168.0.1* entered as http://192.168.0.1. The * value variesby router manufacturer.
Macintosh
Checking settings in Macintosh OS X
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From the Dock, click the System Preferences icon.
- System Preference icon for Macintosh OS 10.3.x, 10.4.x, and 10.5.x
- System Preference icon for Macintosh OS 10.6.x, 10.7.x, and 10.8.x
Alternatively, you may click on the Apple icon, and then System Preferences.
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Click Network.
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Click on the Network adapter used; e.g., Airport, Ethernet, etc. Note the values of the settings mentioned above.
Note: Alternatively, you may click Advanced. Under the TCP IP tab, you will see the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router, orGateway values.
Alternative procedures in Macintosh OS X
Note: The IP parameters are not easily distinguishable with this method.
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From the Dock, click the Terminal icon.
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Go to Macintosh HD and then open Utilities.
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Type ifconfig at the prompt.
Microsoft Windows
Checking TCP/IP settings in most Microsoft operating systems
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Click Start or the Windows logo.
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Click Run.
Note: Alternatively, press the Win key + R on the keyboard to open the command prompt screen.
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In the Run dialog, type cmd or command, and then click OK.
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At the prompt, type ipconfig or ipconfig /all, and then press ENTER on the keyboard.
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Take note the values of the settings mentioned above.
Alternatively, you may follow the steps below for Microsoft Windows XP:
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Click Start, right click My Network Places, and then click on Properties.
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Right-click on Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection.
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Click Status.
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Click the Support tab, and take note the values of the settings mentioned above.
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