• Wi-Fi
  • Beginner
  • 5 min
  • Serial CLI

Recipe · Beginner · Wi-Fi

How to look up IP address details

Use Wi-Fi lookup ip to get basic public IP or hostname details while checking network targets from the CLI.

Wi-Fi signal with local network devices.
A practical ESP32 Bit Pirate recipe based on documented firmware commands.
Step 1

Commands

Run this sequence from the CLI. Adjust pins, addresses or filenames to match your own setup.

Result

What it means

The command is useful for quick triage when using ping, nc, telnet, nmap or HTTP commands from the firmware.

Troubleshooting

  • Re-enter the selected mode setup if pins changed.
  • Confirm the target shares ground with the ESP32 Bit Pirate.
  • Start with short commands before using longer capture or bridge sessions.

Next steps

  • Ping the host from the same Wi-Fi mode.
  • Check selected ports with nmap.
  • Use http get or nc for protocol-level tests.

IP lookup FAQ

What is lookup ip useful for?

It gives quick context for an IP address or hostname, such as public network details, ownership hints or geolocation-style information when the lookup service has data.

Why is the location not exact?

IP geolocation is database-based and often points to an ISP, datacenter or regional gateway rather than the physical device. Do not use it as precise location evidence.

Does lookup ip work for private LAN addresses?

Private addresses such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x usually have no public lookup record. Use discovery, ping or nmap-style checks for local devices instead.

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