How to check IP address in Windows

Every device on a network uses a unique IP address to identify itself and facilitate communication between endpoints.

In Windows, retrieving network details is essential for tasks such as configuring system settings, troubleshooting connectivity, and verifying DHCP assignments.

The built-in ipconfig command provides information like the IPv4 address, subnet mask, and default gateway, and its extended option ipconfig /all reveals additional details such as MAC address, DNS servers, and DHCP lease information, supporting advanced troubleshooting scenarios.

1. Open the Command Prompt by searching for it in the Start menu or the search bar.
2. Type ipconfig and press Enter to display basic network information.

   C:\Users\user>ipconfig
   
   Windows IP Configuration
   
   
   Ethernet adapter Ethernet0:
   
      Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : localdomain
      Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::216e:245a:7a1d:e789%6
      IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.111.189
      Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
      Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.111.2
   
   Ethernet adapter Bluetooth Network Connection:
   
      Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
      Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :

3. Review the IPv4 address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway listed under the active network adapter.
4. For detailed network information, type ipconfig /all and press Enter.

   C:\Users\user>ipconfig /all
   
   Windows IP Configuration
   
      Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : host
      Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . :
      Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
      IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
      WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
      DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : localdomain
   
   Ethernet adapter Ethernet0:
   
      Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : localdomain
      Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) 82574L Gigabit Network Connection
      Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0C-29-D1-94-0A
      DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
      Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
      Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::216e:245a:7a1d:e789%6(Preferred)
      IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.111.189(Preferred)
      Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
      Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, February 19, 2022 1:38:46 PM
      Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, February 19, 2022 2:23:45 PM
      Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.111.2
      DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.111.254
      DHCPv6 IAID . . . . . . . . . . . : 100666409
      DHCPv6 Client DUID. . . . . . . . : 00-01-00-01-29-A3-1B-BC-00-0C-29-D1-94-0A
      DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.111.2
      Primary WINS Server . . . . . . . : 192.168.111.2
      NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled
   
   Ethernet adapter Bluetooth Network Connection:
   
      Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
      Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
      Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network)
      Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : F8-FF-C2-51-B8-74
      DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
      Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

5. Review additional details such as the MAC address, DHCP status, and DNS servers.
6. Verify that the network adapter is correctly connected by checking the Media State line.
7. Close the Command Prompt when done.