But your ISP assigns you a public IP address that other devices on the Internet can see.
Here’s how that works and how you’re free to find those IP addresses.
An IP address (or Internet Protocol address) identifies each networked computer and gadget on a web connection.
This address is how you communicate with all the other devices out there on the public Internet.
So, how does that all work and how can you find out what all those IP addresses are?
Read on for the answer!
Public vs.
In a typical home connection, a router has a public IP address on the Internet.
The router acts as an intermediary, forwarding traffic to the local IP addresses that request it.
Here’s an example.
your box likely has public and private IP addresses.
Just visit the site and it will show you your public IP address.
This page displays your public IP address and other information about your Internet connection.
Different routers have different administration page layouts and different default local IP addresses.
Consult your router’s manual or the manufacturer’s website if you need more information.
And if you need it, we also have a good guide onfinding your router’s IP address.
You should also know that unlike street addresses, IP addresses aren’t necessarily fixed.
