Windows 10: Why is the IP address for my PC showing differently in attached devices

I believe I was the victim of a network hack. I switched to a different router, which I thought had fixed the problem, but when I look at attached devices the IP address has this new, long string of characters listed behind it. Is anyone able to explain this to me?

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Finding IP address

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below to find printer’s IP address:

1. Type Devices and Printers in the Windows search bar.
   
2. Select on the printer and click on
   Manage.
   
3. Click on the Ports tab.
   You will be able to find printer’s IP address under the ‘Ports’ tab.
   

Few printers also have a “Test print” option on the printer. When you print a test page from network printer, the page shows the IP address along with other details.

Note: If it is set on DHCP mode the IP address will constantly change.
The IP address is assigned automatically by your router using a protocol called DHCP.

Hope it helps.

Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

IP ADDRESS

This problem usually sorts itself out automatically, but see the following for some suggestions:

https://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/ip-address-already-in-use/

If you keep getting these notifications, chances are that some device on your network is configured to use a static IP address that is within the range of addresses allocated by your router's DHCP server.

If you need some help in sorting out a situation like this, please provide the following information:

• the make and specific model of your router
• the make and specific model of every device connected to your network, including printers, TV set top boxes, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, etc.

If you have many devices connected to your network, download and run Advanced IP scanner (Advanced IP Scanner - Download Free Network Scanner). This will list all of your currently-connected
network devices and show their IP addresses.

 

Two different IP addresses....

Trex450Pro is on the right track. Remember, you don't have an IP address; a network device has an IP address. Different network devices have (must have!) different IP addresses. In addition, IP addresses change regularly, and this is by design.

Finally, and this might not apply to you, but just for saying: Most of your network devices will have an IP4 address and an IP6 address. IP6 addressing is supported by most network devices but few websites, mostly for backwards compatibility.