• An IP address is your computer's "address" on the Internet. • Every computer in the world that is connected to the Internet has an IP address. • Here at StFX, knowing what your computer's IP address is helps us at the IT Services fix your network issues more quickly. • StFX IP addresses usually look something like this: 141.109.XXX.XX
• In Finder, click on the Apple menu in the top left-hand corner.
• Select System Preferences
• Alternatively, select the System Preferences icon in the Dock.
• Select Network
• In the left-hand pane select how you are currently connected to the Internet –in this case it is an AirPort (wireless) connection.
• In the right-hand pane your IP address will be displayed (e.g. 141.109.96.243).
• If you are connected to the Internet via an Ethernet connection, select that connection instead.
• Your IP address will be displayed in the right-hand pane.
• This concludes the tutorial on how to retrieve your IP Address on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger), and Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard).
• If you have any questions about retrieving your IP Address, please contact us at the IT Help Desk.