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Finding an IP Address

Tags vpn ipaddress
Issue / Question
Some services and applications need to have the IP address of the computer that is being accessed.
  • What is the IP address of the computer I am trying to connect to via VPN?
Environment
  • Platform
    • Windows
    • Mac OS
  • Audience Affected
    • Faculty
    • Staff
    • Students
Resolution
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is an identifier for a computer or device on a network. The format of an IP address is written as numbers separated by periods. Depending on the location, your campus IP address would be "134.50.xxx.xxx or "10.25.10.25" Your computer must be online to obtain an IP address.
  • Note:  Most ISU addresses will start with 134.50.xxx.xxx
Find your IP Address
  • From a Web Browser
    • Open a Web Browser of choice
    • Type "what's my IP" in the search box
      • Note: The IP address of the computer you are on will be displayed
  • Windows
    • Click the  Start Menu (bottom left corner)
    • Type cmd in the search box
    • Click Command Prompt
    • Type ipconfig and press enter
    • Find the IPv4 line to locate the IP address
  • MacOS
    • Click the  Apple icon (top left corner)
    • Select System Preferences
    • Click Network
    • Select Ethernet network
    • Click Advanced
    • Click on the TCP/IP tab
    • Find the IPv4 line to locate the IP address.
Note: To find the MAC address of a workstation, use the following article How to Find a MAC Address
Please (208) 282-HELP(4357) or chat with the IT Service Desk for assistance.

Details

Article ID: 150036
Created
Thu 3/2/23 9:15 AM
Modified
Mon 3/6/23 1:33 PM

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