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In order to get the IP address of a directly connected computer, there are several methods that can be used. The simplest and most straightforward is to use the command prompt.
First, open the command prompt by clicking Start and typing “cmd” into the search box. Once the command prompt window is open, type “ipconfig” and press enter. This command will list all of the network connections and their associated IP addresses. Look for the one that is directly connected and note the IP address.
If there are multiple connections or if the IP address is not clearly listed, you can use the “arp -a” command. This command will list all of the IP addresses associated with the directly connected computers. The output may include the MAC address, the IP address, and the interface type (e.g. Ethernet).
If the computer is connected to a router or switch, the “show arp” command can be used. This command will display the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) table, which contains the IP-to-MAC address mappings for all connected devices. Look for the one that is directly connected and note the IP address.
If the computer is connected to a wireless network, the “netsh wlan show interfaces” command can be used. This command will list all of the wireless networks and their associated IP addresses. Look for the one that is directly connected and note the IP address.
If the computer is connected to a VPN, the “show vpn-session” command can be used. This command will list all of the VPN connections and their associated IP addresses. Look for the one that is directly connected and note the IP address.
Finally, if the computer is connected to a domain, the “ipconfig /all” command can be used. This command will list all of the IP addresses associated with the domain. Look for the one that is directly connected and note the IP address.
In summary, the command prompt can be used to get the IP address of a directly connected computer. Depending on the type of connection, different commands may be needed. Once the IP address is noted, it can be used to access the computer or to perform network troubleshooting.
