How to get the Clients and Server IP address

Internet Protocol (IP) address identifies the computer that is connected to a network and provides location address. An IP address usually consists of four groups of numbers e.g. 192.200.44.69

 

In this article I’m going to discuss some simple ways to get your IP address for both local and public.

How to get the IP Address using ipconfig.exe

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001] Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved. C:\Users\Lawrence>ipconfig Windows IP Configuration PPP adapter Broadband Connection:    Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :    IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . :  192.200.44.69    Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0    Default Gateway . . . . . . . . .: 192.200.44.1 Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection:    Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected    Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :

Using WinBubble

WinBubble incorporates these tools for awareness and education for people starting to learn about computers.

Open the application < go to Windows Utilities Tab < Useful tools group and open the “IP Configuration Utility” to get your ip address.

For more information you can use ipconfig /?

Using the Network Connection Window

If your computer is directly connected to a DSL modem (not using a router), It’s easy to get the servers IP address using the Network Connection Window.

Open the network connection window (How? Read here)

 

Right-Click > Status

 

 

 

Click the Details Tab

 

Alternatively, If your computer is behind a proxy server or firewall, you can get the Public ip address by using web applications to get your servers IP address.

That’s it! Enjoy!