IP Addresses on My Network: Find Every Device

To find the IP addresses on my network, open your router or mesh system’s app and look for Connected Devices, Clients, or DHCP Client List. That screen gives the broadest view of the devices using your router. Check a device’s own Wi-Fi settings when you need to confirm one address. A quick scan from a computer helps, but it is not a complete census.

The address Loqmi shows at the IP checker is your public address, the one websites see. Phones and laptops usually have separate local addresses behind your router, and the router translates between them. So a public address lookup will not tell you how many devices are at home. Think of your router as a receptionist who answers every call with the same company number.

Find devices in your router’s list

Connect to your home network, then open the router maker’s app or its local admin page. Need the sign-in steps? See how to log into your router. Look for a page called Connected Devices, Attached Devices, Clients, Device List, or DHCP Clients. Labels vary by model and firmware, so the name on your screen may differ.

The list may show a device name, local IPv4 address, hardware (MAC) address, connection type, and status. Some screens also list offline or previously seen devices, so check for an online status before you assume a device is on the network right now. Your router is the best place to start because it sees both Wi-Fi and wired clients. What “connected” means on that screen is up to the manufacturer.

DHCP, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, is the service that usually hands a device its local address and other network settings. A lease lasts for a set period and can be renewed. The router may keep a record after a device leaves, like a parking permit that outlives the car. So a lease list and a live-device list are not always the same thing.

Don’t recognize a name? Start with the boring answers: a television, printer, streaming box, smart speaker, plug, thermostat, game console, guest phone, or mesh Wi-Fi node (your toaster probably isn’t on the list, which is a small mercy). Names can be cryptic, generic, or missing. A manufacturer hint from the MAC address gives you a lead, but it does not tell you who owns the device.

What the IP of my network actually means

Each network interface can have its own local IP address. On a typical home network, the router hands out private IPv4 addresses such as 192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, or 172.16.x.x through 172.31.x.x. RFC 1918 reserves these ranges for private networks, so the internet cannot reach them directly.

Your router usually has a local address too, often called the default gateway. It forwards traffic between your home network and your internet provider (ISP). That is why the public IP checker shows one public address shared by every device, while the router lists a different local IP for each client. For the difference, read public vs. private IP addresses.

IPv6 adds another layer. A device may have one or more IPv6 addresses alongside its IPv4 address. Router screens and operating systems may show temporary IPv6 addresses, so an address can change even when nothing is wrong. If a printer or server needs a fixed address, use the router’s DHCP reservation feature where it exists. Do not count on a lease staying the same forever.

Check one device’s address

The device itself gives the clearest answer for its current address on the active connection. Menu names shift with OS releases and manufacturers, so treat these paths as a starting point:

• Windows 11: Open Settings > Network & internet, select Wi-Fi and your connected network, or select Ethernet. Find IPv4 address under Properties. Or open Command Prompt and run ipconfig.
• macOS: Open Apple menu > System Settings > Wi-Fi, click Details beside the connected network, and view the IP address. For wired connections, open System Settings > Network > Ethernet.
• Linux (Ubuntu desktop): Open Settings > Network or Wi-Fi, then click the gear/settings button beside the active connection. For a terminal view, run ip address; look under the active interface.
• Android: Open Settings > Network & internet > Internet, tap the connected Wi-Fi network, and inspect its details. Some phone makers move IP information under a gear icon or Advanced.
• iPhone or iPad: Open Settings > Wi-Fi, then tap the info button beside the connected network. The details page includes the local IP address.

For the exact Windows wording, check Microsoft’s network settings guide, which lists the current route. Android and Linux screens vary more by device and desktop version. Only need your own phone’s local address? Our local IP guide covers it in more detail.

Use a local scan as a second view

On Windows, arp -a in Command Prompt shows the computer’s ARP cache: local addresses it has recently matched to hardware addresses. The Microsoft command reference calls it a cache, and that is the key limitation. The command does not ask every device to introduce itself, so an idle device may be missing.

On Linux, ip neigh shows the neighbor table, and macOS also has arp -a. Both give supporting clues, and neither is a full list of the network. A discovery tool may find more active devices, but scan only networks you own or have permission to check. Sleep modes, guest-network isolation, firewalls, and multiple access points can all change the results.

Why lists disagree or show unknown devices

A private or randomized MAC address exists to reduce tracking across Wi-Fi networks. Apple devices, for example, can use a different private address on each Wi-Fi network. The same phone may show another hardware address on a different network, and vendor labels from the router can be wrong.

If an entry still looks unfamiliar, ask household members and check the router’s live status. If you confirm access you did not authorize, change the Wi-Fi password to a strong new one and reconnect your own devices. Use the router’s security settings to pick WPA2-AES or WPA3 when your router supports them. Blocking one listed address is less reliable, because MAC addresses can change or be copied. One strange label is no proof of an intruder, so stay calm and check first.

Choose the right method

If the real problem is slow service, an unfamiliar device may not be the cause. Run Loqmi’s speed test near the router, then compare with a wired connection if you can. That shows whether the issue is Wi-Fi coverage or your internet plan from your ISP. Address changes after a reconnect are normal with DHCP. Changing an IP address is usually unnecessary just to identify devices.