Every time you connect to the Internet your computer is assigned a different IP address.
Every computer connected to the Internet has it's own address.
Some applications may ask you for the IP address of your computer. Once connected to SNiP the Dial Up Networking Monitor minimizes to your task bar in the lower right hand corner. Double click on it to maximize it. A Window like the follow will appear. Be sure to click on the 'Status' tab located on the upper part of the window.