Get your IP
IP is the numerical adress of your computer. Generally, IPs come in lots of flavours. They are defined by their longevity: FIXED (always the same) or DYNAMIC (frequently updated by a network provider). They are also distinguished by their arrangement in the overall network architecture. Of concern here is the distinction between LOCAL Area Network (LAN) address and Wide Area Network(WAN) address. WAN addresses are the ones needed to connect to a different part of the internet (like say a room in OCAD). LAN addresses let you connect to machines behind the same router (in one building, at home, or in a single Lab at school). To get from a WAN address to a specific LAN requires routing by the network administrator -- we usually handle this.
In 357 we will be connecting with wireless on a LAN. Generally, to connect successfully the machines that are trying to talk need to be on the same network. To check this, look at the begining of your IP. If it begins with 192.???.???.??? it is on a local net and will likely talk to another machine whose IP starts with 192. If it starts 141.???.???.??? -- then you are either connecting with ethernet OR you are on the Ryerson wireless rather than RCC wireless network. 141's tend to be capable of connections between 322 in IMA and 357 in RCC.
SO -- to do this you need to find your IP on a MAC. To find your machine IP, go to system preferences:
Then select NETWORK:
Now select the network you are using to connect -- ETHERNET or AIRPORT
FInd the TCP/IP tab for the network you chose:
Under TCP/IP you should be able to read your IP:
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