How to Check a Computer IP Address

Should you ever need to check your computer's IP address, this short How-To will get the job done! (This works for all versions of Windows)

Steps

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    Go to your start menu and find 'Run'
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    Inside the box, type the letters 'cmd'
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    Command prompt should open and be waiting for input.
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    Type 'ipconfig' and press enter.
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    It should list not only your computers IP address, but your router's as well.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    When we scan documents on the copier to send to our computers, the document goes to a folder but then tells us the server cannot be found. How can I make sure it goes to my PC?
    Allan Cramer
    Allan Cramer
    Community Answer
    You would want to look into port settings on your computers to ensure the connections are correct. It's usually located in "Devices and Printers." As for ports, they are unique to your computer and the other device. If the ports are wrong, the data isn't getting transferred correctly. Think of it like trying to fit a cube in a circle hole, the cube being your data and the hole being the port to your computer.

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Updated: January 25, 2019
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