IP Address
An IP address, or Internet Protocol address, is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It serves two main functions: network interface identification and location addressing
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Here are some key points about IP addresses:
An IP address is used to identify and locate a specific device on a network, enabling it to send and receive data
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There are two main versions of IP addresses: IPv4, which uses a 32-bit number, and IPv6, which uses a 128-bit number
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IP addresses are expressed as a set of four numbers separated by periods, such as 192.158.1.38 for IPv4
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Every individual or business with an internet service plan will have two types of IP addresses: their private IP addresses and their public IP address
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There are public and private IP addresses, with public IP addresses being either dynamic or static
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IP addresses can be assigned dynamically as devices join the network or persistently by configuration of the host hardware or software
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IP addresses are essential for enabling communication between devices on a network and are a fundamental part of how the internet works
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