01 Local vs Public IP — Which One Do You Need?
Before looking up an IP address, it is worth confirming which type you are after — because the methods are completely different.
Local IP addresses (also called private IPs) are assigned by your router and only exist within your home or office network. They typically follow the pattern 192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, or 172.16–31.x.x. Printer IPs, Roku IPs, and the IP addresses of other devices on your network are all local IPs. They are not visible from the internet.
Public IP addresses are assigned by your ISP and are the address the internet sees when any device on your network makes an outgoing connection. Your router sits between your devices and the internet, translating between local and public IPs using a process called NAT (Network Address Translation). Your public IP is the same regardless of which device you check from — all devices on the same network share one public IP, which is also why a reverse IP lookup on a shared hosting server can return dozens of unrelated domains all sitting behind that one address.
Rule of thumb: finding a printer, Roku, or gaming server IP = you want a local IP (use your router or device menu). Finding your own IP to share with someone = you want your public IP (use IntelReap's Network Identity panel).
02 Where to Find the IP Address on a Printer
The fastest method for almost any printer — regardless of brand — is to check the printer's own control panel. Most printers display the IP address directly in their network settings menu, or will print it on a configuration page at the press of a button.
Method 1 — Printer control panel
- On the printer's screen, press Menu, Home, or the Settings icon (varies by model)
- Navigate to Network Setup, Network Status, Wi-Fi, or Wireless Summary — the label varies by manufacturer
- The IP address is listed on this screen — it will be a four-part number in the format 192.168.x.x
Method 2 — Print a Network Configuration Page
- On the printer menu, navigate to Reports, Print Reports, or Information
- Select Network Configuration Page, Configuration Report, or Wireless Test Report
- The printer prints a single page — the IP address is shown in the network section of that page
Method 3 — From a Windows PC
- Open Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners
- Click your printer → select Printer properties
- Go to the Ports tab — the IP address appears in the port name column next to the active (checked) port
Method 4 — From a Mac
- Open System Settings (or System Preferences) → Printers & Scanners
- Select your printer from the list, then hold Option and click the printer name — or right-click and choose Print Queue
- In the Print Queue window, click Printer in the menu bar → Information — the IP address is displayed
03 How to Find HP Printer IP Address
HP printers have some model-specific routes to the IP address that are faster than the general methods above. On HP printers with a touchscreen, tap the Wireless icon — the signal bars icon — on the home screen; the IP address is shown directly on the wireless summary screen with no menu navigation required. On models without a screen, such as the HP DeskJet or some OfficeJet units, press and hold the Wireless button for three seconds to print a Wireless Test Report — the IP address appears under "IP Address" in the network section of that printed page.
The HP Smart app offers a screen-independent route: open it on Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android, select your printer, and the IP address is shown in the printer details panel under Network. Once you have the IP address by any of these methods, typing it directly into a browser address bar opens the HP Embedded Web Server — a built-in management page showing status, ink levels, and the printer's full network configuration.
04 What CMD Command Finds the IP Address of a Minecraft Server?
The command is nslookup followed by the server's hostname. This is a DNS lookup tool built into Windows, macOS, and Linux that resolves any hostname to its IP address — not just Minecraft servers.
- Press Win + R, type
cmd, and press Enter to open Command Prompt - Type
nslookup play.hypixel.net(replace with your target server address) and press Enter - The output shows a Name and Address field. The Address value is the server's IP address
- Open CMD and type
ping play.hypixel.net -n 1and press Enter - The first reply line shows the IP address in square brackets, e.g.
Pinging play.hypixel.net [172.65.x.x]
Important: If the server address contains a port number (e.g. play.server.com:25565), run nslookup on only the hostname part — omit the colon and port. Minecraft server IPs can also change over time if the server uses dynamic DNS — the lookup reflects the IP at the moment you run it.
05 How to Find Roku IP Address Without Remote or Wi-Fi
Without a physical remote, you have three practical routes to the Roku's IP address — each suited to a different situation.
Option A — Router admin panel (most reliable)
- Open a browser on any device connected to your home network and type
192.168.1.1or192.168.0.1in the address bar (try both if one does not work) - Log in with your router's admin credentials (often printed on the router's label)
- Navigate to Connected Devices, DHCP Clients, or Device List — find the entry named "Roku" — its IP is in the same row
Option B — Roku mobile app
If your Roku is still connected to Wi-Fi (just without a physical remote), the free Roku app on iOS or Android detects it automatically. Open the app on a phone on the same Wi-Fi network → it will discover your Roku → once connected, go to Settings → the IP address is shown in the About or Network section.
Option C — Reset and reconnect
If the Roku has completely lost its Wi-Fi connection and you have no remote, locate the physical reset button on the device (a small pin hole on the back or bottom). Press and hold it for 10–15 seconds with a pin. After the factory reset, use the Roku app on your phone to complete the Wi-Fi setup from scratch.
06 How to Find the IP Address of Any Device on Your Network
These methods work universally — for smart TVs, game consoles, smart home hubs, network storage devices, or any other connected hardware.
Method 1 — Router DHCP table (most complete)
Log into your router's admin panel as described above. The DHCP client list shows every device currently connected, with its hostname, IP address, and MAC address all in one view. This is the single most reliable method for any device.
Method 2 — Windows CMD: arp -a
Open Command Prompt and run arp -a. This displays the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) table — all IP-to-MAC address mappings your Windows machine has resolved. It shows every device your PC has communicated with recently on the local network, including the MAC address each one reports — worth knowing that a VPN has no effect on this local-network MAC visibility, since MAC addresses never leave your home network in the first place. The output is fast and requires no extra software.
Method 3 — Network scanner apps
Advanced IP Scanner (Windows, free) and the Fing app (iOS/Android, free) both scan your entire subnet and list every active device with its IP, MAC address, manufacturer name, and hostname. These tools are particularly useful for identifying devices whose names are not obvious in the router's DHCP list.
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07 How to Find Your Own Public IP Address
Your public IP is the address your ISP assigns to your router — it is what websites and servers see when you connect to them, and it is the same address that a WebRTC leak can expose even when a VPN is supposed to be hiding it. There are three quick methods to check it. IntelReap's Network Identity panel runs a free scan and displays your public IP, ISP name, ASN, and geolocation instantly, with no installation or login required. From a Windows, Mac, or Linux terminal, running curl ifconfig.me prints your public IP address on a single line. Or simply search "what is my IP" on Google, which shows your public IP at the top of the results page.
Note: If you are using a VPN, the IP shown by these methods is the VPN server's IP, not your real ISP-assigned IP. IntelReap's VPN & Proxy panel will detect this and flag the connection type accordingly.
08 IP Address Lookup Methods: Reference Table
| What You Need | Fastest Method | Command / Tool | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printer IP (any brand) | Printer control panel menu | Physical buttons on printer | 10 seconds |
| Printer IP (Windows) | Printer Properties → Ports tab | Settings → Printers & scanners | 30 seconds |
| HP printer IP | Tap Wireless icon on printer screen | HP printer touchscreen | 5 seconds |
| Minecraft server IP | nslookup <hostname> |
Windows CMD / Terminal | 10 seconds |
| Roku IP (no remote) | Router DHCP client list | Browser → 192.168.1.1 | 1 minute |
| Any device on network | Router DHCP table | Browser → router admin panel | 1 minute |
| All devices at once (Windows) | arp -a in CMD |
Command Prompt | 10 seconds |
| All devices at once (visual) | Advanced IP Scanner / Fing | Free third-party app | 2 minutes |
| Your public IP address | IntelReap Network Identity | Browser → intelreap.com | Instant |
| Your public IP (terminal) | curl ifconfig.me |
CMD / Terminal | 5 seconds |
See the Full Routing Path of Your Network Connection
IntelReap's Network Route panel shows your public IP, ISP, ASN, BGP routing path, and network topology — the complete picture of how your connection reaches the internet, free and in-browser.
The fastest IP lookup method is always the device's own display or configuration page — only reach for CMD or router admin when the device has no screen or menu access.
This guide synthesises manufacturer documentation for HP, Epson, Canon, and Roku devices, Windows networking command references, and RFC 1918 private address range specifications verified against live network scan data.