How to - Finding an IP Address

Wartburg College's network is protected with Network Access Controls. In order for your devices to be able to access network resources or the internet, they need to be registered. For instructions on how to register your devices, look for the article titled "Start Here - Connect to the Network" under Related Articles.

An IP address is a unique identifier for a network device. If you are experiencing problems registering your device, a Techline support representative may request this number, which is in the format of 4 numbers separated by periods (eg. XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX, or 10.60.1.98). You can either bring the device to the help desk in CTC 100, or follow the instructions below to locate the local IP address:

• Windows 11/10
• macOS
• Apple iOS and iPadOS
• Android
• Xbox One
• Playstation 5
• Playstation 4
• Nintendo Switch | Nintendo 3DS 
• Kindle Fire | Kindle Paperwhite & Kindle First Generation
• Apple TV
• Roku
• Google Home
• Amazon Echo & Alexa

Windows 11 or 10

1. Open the command prompt by searching Command Prompt in the Start Menu search or taskbar.
2. Type ipconfig /all and press Enter. This will display your network configuration. 
3. Find your adapter's physical address. Scroll down to your network adapter and look for the values next to "IPv4 Address," which is your IP address.
   • You will have unique IP addresses for your wired and wireless adapters. If you are confused on which one is important, just copy the whole list and send to your Techline support tech.

macOS

1. Click the Apple icon located at the top left corner of the screen.
2. Select System Preferences.
3. Select Network.
4. Select the appropriate connection type on the left, Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
5. Click Advanced located in the bottom right corner of the screen.
6. The MAC address will be labeled as “IPv4 Address”

Apple iOS

1. Select Settings from the home screen.
2. Select General
3. Select About
4. Your IP address will be listed under Wi-Fi Address

Android

Some Android devices differ depending on the manufacturer and which version of Android is running, but in general the MAC address can be found by the following method:

1. Select Settings from the applications menu
2. Near the bottom of the settings menu, select About Device
3. Select Status
4. The IP address will be listed under Wi-Fi IPv4 Address

Xbox One

1. From the main Xbox One homepage, select My Games & Apps
2. Select Settings
3. Select Network
4. Select Advanced Settings
5. Your Wired or Wireless IP address will be listed on the right

 Playstation 5

1. Navigate to the Settings icon located in the upper right hand corner
2. Select System
3. Select Console Information
4. The wireless IP address is listed next to IPv4 Address (Wi-Fi) or IPv4 Address (LAN Cable)

Playstation 4

1. Select Settings
2. Select System
3. Select System Information
4. Your IP address will be listed next to IPv4 Address (Wi-Fi) or IPv4 Address (LAN Cable)

Nintendo Switch

1. Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.
2. Scroll down through the menu and select Internet
3. The Nintendo Switch console's IP address will be listed under IPv4 Address

Nintendo 3DSXL, 3DS, 2DS

1. Select System Settings
2. Select Internet Settings
3. Select Other Information
4. Select Confirm IPv4 address

Kindle Fire

1. From the Home screen, select the gear icon
2. Select More +
3. Select Device
4. Your IP address will be listed under Wi-Fi IPv4 Address

Kindle Paperwhite / First Generation

1. From the home screen, select Menu
2. Select Settings
3. Select Menu
4. Select Device Info
5. Your IP address will be listed under Wi-Fi IPv4 Address

Apple TV

1. Select Settings
2. Select About
3. Your IP address will be listed next to IPv4 Address

Roku

1. From the Home screen, press Up to show the menu bar
2. Select Settings
3. Select Player Info
4. Your IP address will be listed

Google Home

1. Turn on the Google Home.
2. Open the Google Home App on your tablet or phone.
3. Choose the Google Home Mini from the list of nearby devices. Select Set Up.
4. When asked about your Wi-Fi info, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner of your screen.
5. You should see the IP address of your Google Home Mini in the window that pops up.

Amazon Echo & Alexa Devices

1. Open the Alexa app on your tablet or phone. 
2. Select Devices at the bottom of the screen. 
3. Select Echo & Alexa in the upper-left of the screen.
4. Select the Echo device you want to register.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page to the About menu. 
6. The IP address will be listed on the About page.