Hi, my notebook runs Windows XP. The ipconfig shows that its ip address is 192.168.1.6, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, the default gateway is 192.168.1.1. To my understanding, the 192.168.*.* address is private ip address, not the real address on the internet. So how to find the real ip address on my notebook? I need it to open an XWindow from a remote computer. By the way, I can connect to the internet through this wireless network interface.
2007-07-21 00:57:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
That is your real IP address of your notebook. There can only be one. If you are trying to connect remotely to it then you will use this same address. Don't worry about the Internet connection, your router will do all of that for you. And, yes you can connect through you active wireless network interface. Bye!
2007-07-21 01:23:45 · answer #1 · answered by Bobby M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you really need the IP on your PC, call the ISP tech support and see if they will put the modem into "bridge mode". It will no longer act as a router and the Public IP will be directly on the piece of equipment that plug into the router. Things to note: - The ISP may be unwilling to do this, this depends on the ISP. They may only allow bridged modems for business class connections. - If the ISP is willing to allow bridged mode, you may have to install additional software on your PC to use the connection, such as PPPOE software. This allows you to "log in" to the ISP network and get an IP from the ISP DHCP server. - Even with the modem in bridged mode, you may not receive a static IP. - With this setup, unless you put in your own router, chances are only one PC will be able to get online. The ISP may allow only one device per connection to receive an IP. - This will make your PC, no matter what OS you are running, more vulnerable because you are directly connected to the Internet. Other systems on the Internet will be able to directly contact your PC, whereas the router didn't allow new incoming connections to reach your PC. - It may be easier to see if there is a port forwarding feature in the router, if you can log in to the router. Just forward the needed ports to your PC, leaving your PC less vulnerable that if all traffic was connecting to it.
2016-05-19 02:12:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just open a browser and go to
http://findmyip.com/
That will show your INTERNET ip.. the first answer above will only show your LOCAL ip.
If you want to connect from a remote location you will need to forward the ports needed for remote access..that has to be setup in your router. For XP remote desktop that is port 3389. In your situation you would forward them to 192.168.1.6 (your notebooks local IP) Otherwise your router will reject the connection. If it were me, I would only open those during the times you need a remote connection and shut them down when you don't need it. You also have to open your firewall for that!
Here is an article to help.
http://theillustratednetwork.mvps.org/RemoteDesktop/RemoteDesktopSetupandTroubleshooting.html
Good Luck.
2007-07-21 01:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This ip address is a private ip and your ISP is using NAT or PAT on the router. Sorry but the only way I no of is to collect the IP packet og go to a site that will tell you the ip you are using. But a pool maybe used so your IP may change.
2007-07-21 01:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by malvon74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start
My Network Places
Network Connections
Right click over active connection
Choose Status
Click other tab
lots of info
IP address
DNS servers etc
2007-07-21 01:01:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Visit http://checkip.dyndns.org/ to see your current (external) IP.
I think you have also to redirect the appropriate port from your router to your notebook.
2007-07-21 01:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go here:
http://www.whatismyip.com/
2007-07-21 01:07:26 · answer #7 · answered by teepeetop 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋