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An IP address is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local network

For Home users (computers not on a the RRU network) simply go to the following site


For Windows Computers on a the RRU network it is a little more complicated:

  • Click on the Start button and type CMD and hit enter
  • In the black window that opens, type IPCONFIG and hit enter
  • You will now see your network information including your IP Address

For a Mac Computer on a the RRU network it is even more complicated:

  • Go to the Apple Menu, then select System Preferences
  • Click on "Network" in the System Preferences panel
  • Under "Show:", select the network interface that you want the IP/MAC address for. Generally, this will either be Built-In Ethernet or Airport
  • To find the IP address, click on the TCP/IP tab
  • To find the MAC address of the Ethernet card, click on the Ethernet tab
  • To find the MAC address of the Airport card, click on the Airport tab