How do I find my IP address on a computer?

On Windows use ipconfig, on macOS use ifconfig, and for public IP use an external IP checker page.

Is router IP the same as my computer IP?

No. Your router gateway IP and your computer local IP are different, and both differ from your public internet IP.

Is Router Information Protocol the same as router IP address?

No. RIP (Routing Information Protocol) is a routing protocol, while a router IP address is the network address used to access or identify the router.

What Is My IP Address on Computer and Router? (Windows/Mac Guide)

Q: What is the internet address of your computer?

Usually this means your public IP address on the internet, while your device also has a private/local IP inside your home network.

Q: What is the IP address for my modem?

It is usually a local admin address (for example 192.168.100.1, 192.168.1.1, or 192.168.0.1), not your public internet IP.

If you are asking what is my IP address on computer, this guide shows the fastest way to find it and explains how it differs from your router IP.

What is the internet address of your computer?

The "internet address of your computer" usually means your public IP address, which websites see. Inside your home network, your computer also has a local/private IP assigned by your router.

You can check your public IP instantly on our homepage IP checker.

How to find your IP address on computer

Windows

Open Command Prompt and run: ipconfig
Look for IPv4 Address under your active adapter

macOS

Open Terminal and run: ifconfig
Look for inet on your active interface (for exampleen0)

Router IP vs computer IP

Your computer IP is usually a private address (like 192.168.x.x). Your router also has a private LAN address and a WAN/internet-side address. These are different from the public IP websites see.

Computer IP: local address on your network
Router LAN IP: gateway for devices at home
Public IP: visible internet address for outbound traffic

What is the IP address for my router?

Common router gateway addresses are 192.168.1.1,192.168.0.1, or 10.0.0.1. On Windows, checkDefault Gateway in ipconfig. On macOS, check your network settings for Router.

Router Information Protocol (RIP) and router IP

Router Information Protocol (usually called Routing Information Protocol, RIP) is a routing method used between routers. It is not the same thing as your router IP address.

In short: RIP is a protocol for exchanging route data, while router IP is the network address you use to reach your router interface.

What is the IP address for my modem?

Many home modem/router combos use local addresses like 192.168.100.1, 192.168.1.1, or 192.168.0.1 for admin access. If your modem is in bridge mode, your main router usually becomes the address you use.

The modem admin IP is not the same as your public IP. Your public IP is what websites see, while modem/router IPs are local network addresses.

Quick troubleshooting tips

Compare local IP and public IP before changing network settings
Restart router if your public IP appears stale
Use VPN only if you intentionally want to mask public IP

Related guides: Public vs Private IP and IP Address Lookup explained.

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