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== Step-By-Step: Finding the IP Address and MAC/Physical Address/Ethernet ID == | == Step-By-Step: Finding the IP Address and MAC/Physical Address/Ethernet ID == | ||
| − | * '''IP Address''': The computer's "address" as far as the world at large is concerned. Changes depending on where and how you are connected. A good indicator of whether or not you are connected to the network. | + | * '''IP Address''': The computer's "address" as far as the world at large is concerned. Changes depending on where and how you are connected. A good indicator of whether or not you are connected to the network. |
* '''MAC Address/Physical Address/Ethernet ID''': All three names refer to the same thing. It is usually a 6-pair, 12 unit series of numbers and letters. Here, MAC address is not Macintosh; it's simply another name for Physical Address or Ethernet ID. A permanent, unique identifier of your particular computer (specifically the network card). | * '''MAC Address/Physical Address/Ethernet ID''': All three names refer to the same thing. It is usually a 6-pair, 12 unit series of numbers and letters. Here, MAC address is not Macintosh; it's simply another name for Physical Address or Ethernet ID. A permanent, unique identifier of your particular computer (specifically the network card). | ||
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===== To find the IP Address on a PC:<br> ===== | ===== To find the IP Address on a PC:<br> ===== | ||
'''On a College computer''': | '''On a College computer''': | ||
| − | * In the System Tray (next to the clock), you should see a white triangle pointing upwards. Click it to reveal more icons. Find the one that looks like a computer with an "i" over it (BGInfo) and click it. Look for the '''IP:''' line. | + | * In the System Tray (next to the clock), you should see a white triangle pointing upwards. Click it to reveal more icons. Find the one that looks like a computer with an "i" over it (BGInfo) and click it. Look for the '''IP:''' line. |
'''On a personal computer, or if that does not work''': | '''On a personal computer, or if that does not work''': | ||
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#* If you are using Windows XP, click 'Run...' | #* If you are using Windows XP, click 'Run...' | ||
# Type 'cmd' in the text box that appears and then press Enter. A black "command prompt" window launches on the desktop. | # Type 'cmd' in the text box that appears and then press Enter. A black "command prompt" window launches on the desktop. | ||
| − | # In this command window, type <code>ipconfig</code> and hit Enter. | + | # In this command window, type <code>ipconfig</code> and hit Enter. |
# Look next to “IPv4 Address” for the IP Address. (There may be more than one, if so, note which heading they appear under.) | # Look next to “IPv4 Address” for the IP Address. (There may be more than one, if so, note which heading they appear under.) | ||
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#* If you are using Windows XP, click 'Run...' | #* If you are using Windows XP, click 'Run...' | ||
# Type 'cmd' in the text box that appears and then press Enter. A black "command prompt" window launches on the desktop. | # Type 'cmd' in the text box that appears and then press Enter. A black "command prompt" window launches on the desktop. | ||
| − | # In this command window, type <code>ipconfig /all</code> and press Enter. | + | # In this command window, type <code>ipconfig /all</code> and press Enter. |
# Look under Ethernet adaptor Local Area Connection for Physical Address. | # Look under Ethernet adaptor Local Area Connection for Physical Address. | ||
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[[Category:IP Address, MAC Address, Physical Address, Ethernet ID]] | [[Category:IP Address, MAC Address, Physical Address, Ethernet ID]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Helpdesk Documentation]] | ||
Revision as of 11:44, 23 October 2013
Step-By-Step: Finding the IP Address and MAC/Physical Address/Ethernet ID
- IP Address: The computer's "address" as far as the world at large is concerned. Changes depending on where and how you are connected. A good indicator of whether or not you are connected to the network.
- MAC Address/Physical Address/Ethernet ID: All three names refer to the same thing. It is usually a 6-pair, 12 unit series of numbers and letters. Here, MAC address is not Macintosh; it's simply another name for Physical Address or Ethernet ID. A permanent, unique identifier of your particular computer (specifically the network card).
WINDOWS
To find the IP Address on a PC:
On a College computer:
- In the System Tray (next to the clock), you should see a white triangle pointing upwards. Click it to reveal more icons. Find the one that looks like a computer with an "i" over it (BGInfo) and click it. Look for the IP: line.
On a personal computer, or if that does not work:
- Click the Start menu button on the Windows taskbar.
- If you are using Windows XP, click 'Run...'
- Type 'cmd' in the text box that appears and then press Enter. A black "command prompt" window launches on the desktop.
- In this command window, type
ipconfigand hit Enter. - Look next to “IPv4 Address” for the IP Address. (There may be more than one, if so, note which heading they appear under.)
To find the MAC/Physical Address/Ethernet ID on a PC:
- Click the Start menu button on the Windows taskbar.
- If you are using Windows XP, click 'Run...'
- Type 'cmd' in the text box that appears and then press Enter. A black "command prompt" window launches on the desktop.
- In this command window, type
ipconfig /alland press Enter. - Look under Ethernet adaptor Local Area Connection for Physical Address.
Mac OS X
To find the IP address and MAC/Physical Address/Ethernet ID on a Mac:
[1] Please follow this link to get to Network Troubleshooting Mac OS X.
Scroll down to section: Getting the IP address and MAC address and running "arp -a"
Relevant Links
[2]Network Troubleshooting (For problems related to IP and MAC/Physical Address/Ethernet ID. Links to Network Troubleshooting for Mac OSX and Windows)
[3] To identify what specific IP Addresses mean, scroll down to "Decoding IP Addresses"
[4] Vista (For specific Vista information)
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