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Finding IP Address - Find the IP Address of a Network Device

Every computer or other device connected to the Internet or other IP network is given at least one IP address. Various methods exist to find the IP addresses of your computer, your router, or even someone else's Web site or other network equipment in some cases.
Whats My IP Address?
A network may contain multiple computers or others devices each having their own IP address (or addresses). Answering the question "What's My IP Address?" depends on exactly which one(s) you seek.
Find Your IP and MAC Addresses On Windows XP | 2000 | NT
Follow these step-by-step instructions to find IP and MAC addresses on Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ME.
Find Your IP and MAC Addresses on Windows 95 | 98 | ME
Follow these step-by-step instructions to find IP and MAC addresses on Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ME.
IP Lookup - Forward and Reverse Address Lookup
Several Internet services and network utilities support lookup of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. Forward IP lookup converts a server or domain name to an address. Reverse IP address lookup converts the number to the name.
How Can the IP Address of a Router Be Determined?
A typical home router possesses two IP addresses, one for the internal home network and one for the external Internet connection. Here are some guidelines for finding both the private and public IP addresses of home routers.
Can IP Addresses be Determined From MAC Addresses?
A feature of Internet Protocol (IP), Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) translates IP addresses to MAC addresses. However, there is no universal mechanism to translate in the other direction... .
Can Home Computer Users Hide Their Public IP Address?
Its possible to hide the public IP address of a home computer or router when using the Internet, but only indirectly. Partially hiding this IP address hinders the ability of others to trace your Internet activity.
Obtaining Web Browser IP Addresses in JavaScript
About.com Guide to JavaScript describes the coding techniques needed to find the IP addresses of Web browsers.

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