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Posted: 6 Jan 2005

Q:
How do I know what my IP address is?

A:
Open a terminal window, and type "/sbin/ifconfig" and press "Enter."
Your IP address will be displayed.

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  • In case you don't have root access to the computer you are working at, there are several sites on the internet that will show your IP address (unless you are behind a NAT, in which case the site will show the firewall's IP). One of them is http://www.whatismyip.com/

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