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== General Guidelines == | |||
# '''Supported Systems''': | # '''Supported Systems''': | ||
a. Windows | a. Windows | ||
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2. '''Purpose''': The IP address identifies your device on a network. It appears as numbers separated by dots (IPv4) or colons (IPv6), such as 192.168.0.1 | 2. '''Purpose''': The IP address identifies your device on a network. It appears as numbers separated by dots (IPv4) or colons (IPv6), such as 192.168.0.1 | ||
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== Finding IP Address == | |||
=== On Windows Devices === | |||
# Open the '''Start Menu''' and search for '''cmd'''. | # Open the '''Start Menu''' and search for '''cmd'''. | ||
# Select the '''Command Prompt'''. | # Select the '''Command Prompt'''. | ||
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'''Outcome''': You can find your IP address on your Windows device. | '''Outcome''': You can find your IP address on your Windows device. | ||
=== On macOS Devices === | |||
# Click the '''Apple logo''' (top left) and select '''System Settings'''. | # Click the '''Apple logo''' (top left) and select '''System Settings'''. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:11, 7 March 2025
General Guidelines
- Supported Systems:
a. Windows
b. macOS
2. Purpose: The IP address identifies your device on a network. It appears as numbers separated by dots (IPv4) or colons (IPv6), such as 192.168.0.1
Finding IP Address
On Windows Devices
- Open the Start Menu and search for cmd.
- Select the Command Prompt.
3. Type ipconfig and press Enter.
4. Look for the line labeled IPv4 Address—this is your IP address.
Outcome: You can find your IP address on your Windows device.
On macOS Devices
- Click the Apple logo (top left) and select System Settings.
2. Navigate to:
a. Network on the left side of your screen.
b. Select Wi-Fi or Ethernet (depending on your connection).
3. Click Details....
4. Your IP Address will now be displayed.
Outcome: You can find your IP address on your macOS device.
