1. Open the Linux or Unix shell if you are utilizing a GUI interface for your Linux or Unix machine.
  2. From the prompt, type "ifconfig eth0" (without the quotes) and press Enter. Once done, a list of network information similar to what is shown below should appear.

Determining the IP in Microsoft Windows

  1. Open the command line.
  2. From the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
  3. You should see information similar to what is shown below. Look for the number sequence next to IPv4 Address.