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How to Find Your Computer's Local IP Address

See the address assigned to a Windows PC on the home network.

Quick Answer

Open Command Prompt and run ipconfig, then find the IPv4 Address for the active Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter.

Step by Step

  1. Determine whether the problem affects one device or every device on the network.
  2. Open Command Prompt and run ipconfig, then find the IPv4 Address for the active Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter.
  3. Change one setting or component at a time and test again.
  4. Record existing router/network settings before changing passwords, DNS, addressing, or advanced configuration.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Router menus, indicator lights, and terminology vary by manufacturer and internet provider.
  • Avoid factory-resetting a modem/router unless you know how it is provisioned and have the information needed to restore the connection.