An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. An IP address serves two main functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing. IP addresses are written in a dotted-decimal format, consisting of four numbers separated by periods, such as “192.168.1.1”.
There are several ways to check your IP address in Windows XP. One simple method is to use the command prompt. To do this, open the command prompt by clicking on the “Start” button, then selecting “Run” and typing “cmd” into the search field. Once the command prompt is open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter. This will display your IP address, as well as other information about your network connection.