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What is my server?

Published in Network Address 2 mins read

Your server address, also known as your local IP address, is the unique identifier assigned to your device on your local network. Here's how to find it:

How to Locate Your Local Server Address

Following the provided reference, you can identify your local server address by:

  1. Opening Command Prompt:
    • Press the Windows key + R.
    • Type "cmd" in the search box.
    • Press Enter.
  2. Typing "ipconfig":
    • In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig.
    • Press Enter.
  3. Locating the IPv4 Address:
    • Look for the section titled "Ethernet adapter" (for a wired connection) or "Wi-Fi" (for a wireless connection).
    • Find the line labeled "IPv4 Address". The numerical value next to it is your local server address.

Understanding Your Local IP Address

Your local IP address is essential for devices on your network to communicate with each other. This allows you to share files, printers, and other resources within your local network. It's important to remember that this is different from your public IP address, which is used when communicating on the internet.

Example

Let's say your output from the "ipconfig" command shows the following:

Ethernet adapter Ethernet:

   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
   Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::a556:a613:a25d:71a5%13
   IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.10
   Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
   Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

In this case, your server address (local IPv4 address) would be 192.168.1.10.

Key Takeaways

  • Your server address is your local IPv4 address.
  • You can find it by running "ipconfig" in Command Prompt.
  • It's used for devices on your local network to communicate with each other.