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How to Check IP Parameters (IP Address, Subnet, Netmask, Router Gateway) in Mac OS X and Windows Operating System Environments |
Document ID:HO3105 |
| 03/13/13 | Properties |
Problem
Environment
Microsoft Windows; Macintosh OS X;
Solution
Overview
Performing the procedures in this article will reveal your computer's IP parameters. Relevant settings include:
- IP address
- Subnet (Netmask)
- Gateway address (also known as the router's or access point's (AP) IP address, which is useful for opening the router's web page or embedded web server (EWS) page.
IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION TEST! Once you have obtained the gateway address, type this address into your Web browsers URL field to open your router's EWS; e.g., 192.168.0.1* entered as http://192.168.0.1. Click here for another example.
NOTE: * This value will vary by router manufacturer.
Macintosh
Checking settings in Macintosh OS X
Step Action Click Image to Enlarge 1 From the Dock, click on the System Preferences icon. (See Image 1)
Note: For Macintosh OS 10.3.x, 10.4.x, and 10.5.x, click
. For Macintosh OS 10.6.x, 10.7.x, and 10.8.x, click
.
Alternatively, you may click on the Apple icon, and then System Preferences. (See Image 2)
Image 1
Image 2
2 Click Network. 3 Click on the Network adapter used; e.g., Airport, Ethernet, etc. Note the values of the settings mentioned above.
Note: Alternatively, you may click on Advanced. Under the TCP IP tab, you will see the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Router or Gateway values.
Then...
Alternative procedures in Macintosh OS X
- From the Dock, click on the Terminal icon.
- Go to Macintosh HD and then open Utilities.
- Type ifconfig at the prompt.
NOTE: The IP parameters are not easily distinguishable with this method.
Microsoft Windows
Checking TCP/IP settings in most Microsoft operating systems
Step Action Click Image to Enlarge 1 Click on or
.
No Image 2 Click on Run....
Note: Alternatively, press the Win key + R on the keyboard to open the command prompt screen.
No Image 3 In the Run dialog box, type cmd or command, and then click OK. 4 At the prompt, type ipconfig or ipconfig /all, and then press ENTER on the keyboard. 5 Note the values of the settings mentioned above.
Alternatively, you may follow the steps below for Microsoft Windows XP:
Step Action 1 Click
Click Image to Enlarge 2
Right-click on Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection.
3
Click on Status.
4
Click on the Support tab, and note the values of the settings mentioned above.
Related articles
If you wish to learn more about these values, follow these links:
The following article may also be of interest:
Still need help?
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Please call from near the printer and computer in case the technician asks you to perform a task involving one of these devices.