How to find the IP address of a Macintosh computer


  1. From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences



  2. Click on Network in the System Preferences window



  3. Mac OSX 10.1 - 10.4 Under Show: select Built-In Ethernet  
    For Mac OSX 10.5 skip step 3, 4 and go to step 5




  4. To find the IP address, click on the TCP/IP tab, your IP address will be displayed under the IP Address heading
  5. Mac OSX 10.5 - Select the Ethernet connection, your IP address is displayed under the IP Address heading