An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. An IP address serves two main functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing. The purpose of an IP address is to provide a unique identification for a device on a network so that it can communicate with other devices on the same network.
In Windows 98, there are a few different ways to check your IP address. One way is to use the command prompt. To do this, click on the Start menu and then click on Run. In the Run dialog box, type “cmd” and then click on OK. This will open the command prompt. At the command prompt, type “ipconfig” and then press Enter. This will display your IP address, as well as other information about your network connection.