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Otherwise, your connection is likely via some kind of router that connects to your computer via an RJ-45, or "Ethernet" connector (similar shape to most Western telephone plugs), or by a wireless link. You need to find the IP address of that network interface. | Otherwise, your connection is likely via some kind of router that connects to your computer via an RJ-45, or "Ethernet" connector (similar shape to most Western telephone plugs), or by a wireless link. You need to find the IP address of that network interface. | ||
* Under ''' | * Under '''Linux''', this can be found by logging in as root and typing "ifconfig". You may find more than one interface listed, beginning with "lo" - ignore that one. You should have something like "eth0" or "wlan0" also listed - look through this block of text for "inet addr". This will be followed directly by the number you're looking for, e.g. "inet addr:192.168.0.150" | ||
* Under '''Windows XP | * Under '''Windows XP or later''', click start, run, and type "cmd". In the terminal window which appears, type "ipconfig" This should show you your IP address - write it down. | ||
* With '''Windows 98''', click start, run, and type "winipcfg" to get information about your IP address. | * With '''Windows 98''', click start, run, and type "winipcfg" to get information about your IP address. | ||