Also included are instructions for finding an IP address using the Windows command prompt.

The owner may be an individual or a representative of a larger organization such as aninternet service provider.

However, some services allow the owner to remain anonymous.

Person finding the registered owner of an IP address

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As a result, their contact information and name are not easily found.

For example, for the 216.58.194.78 IP address,ARIN WHOIS says the owner is Google.

Examples includeRegister.com,GoDaddy, andDomainTools.

ping facebook.com example in Command Prompt

Some websites to try includeWhatIsMyIPAddress,IP Chicken,WhatIsMyIP.com, andIP-Lookup.

Tochange an IP addresson Windows, openControl Panel>web connection and Sharing Center>Change adapter controls.

Double-hit the connection, selectProperties>Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and change the address.

On a Mac, go toSystem Preferences>online grid.

Select a web link, chooseAdvanced>TCP/IP, and selectManually.

You’ll find your Roku’s IP address and other helpful internet information about your gadget.