View Network On Upgraded Windows 11

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View Network On Upgraded Windows 11

troothteller 5

I upgraded my Windows 10 last November to Windows 11 Home Edition. As far as my wireless network goes, I can only view my printers and my network drive. I want to see what addresses my system gave my networking equipment. The options only hang in Control Panel or File Explorer. A Command Prompt instruction did not work. Without going into a third-party app, is there anything else left to try?

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troothteller 5

Ivan B, I downloaded and tried to run the HP Easy Start, though I do not know why it says "Smart Tank." I thought that was that series of inkjet printers that the user refills the cartridges with bottles. Anyway, it does not connect, not even with a USB connection. Later today I will try to implement instructions on how to get a recognizable address through its Mac Monterey connection.

Ivan B 113.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-22T23:08:36.1466667+00:00

Hi,

No, in this case you hadn't configured it previously, you just needed to adjust the energy save setting?

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Answer 2

Ivan B 113.1K Independent Advisor

Hi,

If you want to list all devices on the network using the command prompt (admin),

Run the command (admin): ` arp -a`` which will list the IPs.

This is the range of your PC with the connected networks.

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troothteller 5 Reputation points

2026-03-19T22:49:31.7266667+00:00

Ivan B, Hi and thanks for your answer. I now have lists with different addresses. Since I have an HP LaserJet Pro printer connected to my network with an Ethernet cable, its Configuration Page shows an address that will not open in a browser. I would like to change it to one that will open. If I had the router's address, then could I do it through the router's page? It is disappointing that this system doesn't bring up a picture of how the devices connect along the network, the router in particular.
Ivan B 113.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-19T22:52:43.9766667+00:00

Hi,

Yes, in that case, but you can try changing it through the printer depending on the printer model. If you tell me, I can try to instruct you.

Now, have you tried accessing the IP address without HTTP or with HTTPS?

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troothteller 5 Reputation points

2026-03-19T23:18:06.67+00:00

I believe Windows 7 was current when this one came out, the HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn. It does not have a screen like the ones that have built-in Wi-Fi. The address on the Configuration Page is out of range with my other devices. With, without those prefixes the page times out. In Settings I did a Search on LAN and found "View Network Computers And Devices." I can recognize the router from the network name; but it does not show Properties. The LaserJet appears under the name DIRECT-05-HP Smart Tank 7600. That is probably due to the driver that runs it.
Ivan B 113.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-19T23:24:04.83+00:00

Hi,

In this case, it's not on the network; it's using direct access mode. To access it, you can try accessing it via direct access and then try to find the printer's IP address and configure the Ethernet network, or use the application.

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software13/printers/ST7600/HPEasyStart-16.2.4-ST7600_55_3_5043_Webpack.exe

While this is not a Microsoft website, it is the official site of [HP Officejet 7600e/ HP]

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troothteller 5 Reputation points

2026-03-20T01:35:39.2666667+00:00

I'll try that application although otherwise the LaserJet works. I don't know what "direct access" means. Right now I don't want to stay up late with this thing, but wanted the convenience of pulling up a site for maintenance on this printer. My technician gave it to me so it wouldn't take up room in his shop.
Ivan B 113.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-20T03:23:12.6033333+00:00

Hi,

In direct access mode, the printer is not connected to the Wi-Fi. When printing, it will connect to the printer's Wi-Fi and request the print job if you want to use it this way, but the printer's autorun function can be configured directly via the network cable.

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troothteller 5 Reputation points

2026-03-20T11:44:54.5166667+00:00

Ivan B, I did connect this printer with an Ethernet cable to the router. However, to obtain a driver, I had connect to the computers by USB, to both my Windows 11 and my Mac Monterey. I wish it would print automatically. This printer hibernates after five minutes. So, I have to make sure the power button on it shines green.
Ivan B 113.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-20T16:32:59.3133333+00:00

Hi,

I understand now that you've configured it, you need to know the printer's IP address. Accessing it has an option to increase the power saving activation time; it can't be disabled, from what I've checked.

[Link to HP support page: https://support.hp.com/id-en/document/ish_11051136-11051180-16]

Check the IP address and access it in your browser. To access Administrator mode, you need the PIN. Open the top of the printer; you'll find the PIN.

Select the Administrator Mode option and enter the requested PIN.

General > Power

Here you will change the sleep activation time.

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troothteller 5 Reputation points

2026-03-21T18:13:40.9133333+00:00

Ivan B, This morning some moderator at Microsoft flagged something in this thread as though I violated some Code of Conduct. Having perused this thread carefully, I do not know what content this moderator refers to. I know of nothing here offensive, with any purpose other than to get things running on Windows 11, to which we had to upgrade rather than continue to run Windows 10. Later today I will implement your latest advice, having obtained the download from the HP site. Thank you until then.
Ivan B 113.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-21T18:30:19.0133333+00:00

Hi,

I understand, I think it might have just been a review. Please keep me informed if you managed to increase the printer's energy saving time.

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troothteller 5 Reputation points

2026-03-22T23:07:00.2333333+00:00

Ivan B, I downloaded and tried to run the HP Easy Start, though I do not know why it says "Smart Tank." I thought that was that series of inkjet printers that the user refills the cartridges with bottles. Anyway, it does not connect, not even with a USB connection. Later today I will try to implement instructions on how to get a recognizable address through its Mac Monterey connection. This is a duplicate of my prior post that I did not add as a comment. Maybe you can delete that one. Sorry for any confusion I may have caused. With this last attempt, the application does not even detect the USB connection even when, to make sure, I used different USB cables.
Ivan B 113.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-24T06:01:08.3066667+00:00

Hi ,

Did you manage to solve the problem?

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troothteller 5 Reputation points

2026-03-24T12:02:55.15+00:00

No, Ivan B. I think I should just be content to use the printer as is. I am aware though that a moderator pulled something I posted. We are talking about inanimate objects here, not people; so I am not aware of posting anything that would offend anybody.
Ivan B 113.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-24T17:33:57.1033333+00:00

Hi,

In this case, was the only thing left to do to adjust the printer's Energy Save feature, or were you unable to configure it to work via network cable?

Thanks
troothteller 5 Reputation points

2026-03-24T19:37:01.1733333+00:00

This printer does not have its own display, just a power button, another to show when to change the toner cartridge, and another that prints a test or configuration page. That is why I wanted web access. Additionally, opening the top of the printer shows nothing except where the toner cartridge lies. I thought you understood the design of this printer. It does not have its own screen display and does not have a bed with a glass underneath. It strictly takes jobs sent to it and prints them out on paper fed through the paper tray.
Ivan B 113.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-24T19:40:50.1966667+00:00

Hi,

I completely understand, that's why I'm asking. You couldn't access it, so you're accessing it via the web using the printer's network cable connected to the router, correct?

Thanks
Ivan B 113.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-03-26T03:25:09.85+00:00

Hi,

Was that the only issue, or just the energy saving aspect?

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troothteller 5 Reputation points

2026-03-28T13:31:58.0666667+00:00

Ivan B, We can end this ticket. I have less options without web access; but I'll use the printer as is. I'll have to hit the power button each time I send a job to it. For this LaserJet I wanted the same options as any printer user might have.

Answer 3

To see the IP addresses and other details of devices and adapters on Windows 11 without third‑party tools, use the built‑in Network & internet settings and command‑line tools that are known to work on Windows 11.

Open Network & internet settings
1. Select Start and type settings.
2. Select Settings > Network & internet.
3. At the top, confirm that the PC shows as connected (Wi‑Fi or Ethernet).
View this PC’s IP address (per adapter)
1. In Network & internet:
  - For Wi‑Fi: select Wi‑Fi, then select the connected Wi‑Fi network name.
  - For Ethernet: select Ethernet.
2. Under Properties, look for IPv4 address. This shows the IP address assigned to that adapter.
This confirms what address the router/DHCP server gave the PC itself.
Use Command Prompt to list all adapter addresses
1. In the taskbar search box, type Command Prompt.
2. Right‑click Command Prompt > Run as administrator.
3. Run:
```
      ipconfig /all
```
  This lists all network adapters, their IPv4/IPv6 addresses, gateways, and DNS servers.
Generate a wireless network report (for Wi‑Fi details) This does not list every device on the LAN, but it gives detailed information about Wi‑Fi sessions and all network adapters.
1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.
2. Run:
```
      netsh wlan show wlanreport
```
3. This creates an HTML report file and opens it in a browser. It includes:
  - All Wi‑Fi events from the last three days.
  - Results of several network‑related scripts.
  - A list of all network adapters on the PC.
Check basic network status and properties quickly
1. In Network & internet settings, select Properties next to the connected network.
2. Review:
  - Connection type (Wi‑Fi/Ethernet)
  - IP assignment (automatic/manual)
  - IPv4 address and gateway

These built‑in tools show what addresses the router has assigned to the PC and provide detailed adapter information without third‑party software. To see IP addresses of other devices (printers, NAS, etc.), typically the router’s admin page is required; Windows itself only shows their names/availability on the network, not a full device/IP inventory.

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