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What is an IP address?

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O. Bickis

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O. Bickis, Corporate employee, MBA, Stockton

Answered Apr 16, 2020

IP stands for internet protocol. IP address is a product for modern computer technology IP address usually contain characters and also numbers. An IP address makes it easy for you to be able to connect your computer to your other devices on the same network. All devices that are connected to internet device have their own IP address.

There are two version for IP which are IPv4 and IPv6, IPv4 is the older version while IPv6 is the new version. There is other IP address like private, public, static, dynamic IP address. IPv4 provides over 4 billon IP address while IPv6 provides over trillions of IP address.

Finally, IP address connects you to the world and it is also unique for all individuals.

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Anika Nicole

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Anika Nicole, Wordsmith, PG In Journalism, New York

Answered Sep 30, 2019

An IP address or and internet protocol address is a numerical label designated to each computer connected to a network that uses the internet protocol for communication. An IP address uses two main functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing.

An IP address or and internet protocol address is a numerical label designated to each computer
IP addresses are also used to distinguish networks on the internet. Also, they are written and displayed in readable notations. Network administrators allocate an IP address to each device connected to a network. The IP address can be static, which is permanent or dynamic, which searches for a new address every time you sign on to the internet.

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Mike John

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Mike John, Content Explorer, MCA, Los Angeles, California, USA

Answered Sep 26, 2019

IP address means Internet Protocol address. It is a unique number, and it is often referred to as a logical number that is linked to devices like computer, printer, and other devices that use internet protocol to communicate. This special number is what reveals your activities on the internet. What helps when you go online to search for things, or when you communicate with your friends through any possible means on the internet, and you get your response, is the IP address that is linked to your device.

IP address means Internet Protocol address. It is a unique number, and it is often referred to as a
This logical, numerical address is not always constant, although it comes in the form of address that is known with your area. Internet protocol is one of the few networking software that is added to your device so that you can easily go about your operation on the internet without any obstruction. It should be noted that the IP address to your device is being generated by your internet service provider, that is because your service provider is what connects you to the internet.

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Samantha Stewart

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Samantha Stewart, Philanthropist, Post Graduate, Corpus Christi

Answered Sep 24, 2019

An IP address is also known as an Internet Protocol address. This is the numerical label that will help all devices to become easily recognized. The IP address can be used as a host to make people become connected to the internet. This is also used as a unique address that will make other devices recognize a particular device that is connected to the internet.

An IP address is also known as an Internet Protocol address. This is the numerical label that will
There are two types of IP address formats that are being used right now, namely the IPv4 and IPv6. There are some people who say that there are not enough addresses that are available anymore. Take note that all devices that are connected to the internet have their own IP address. It will be unique for each gadget.

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W. Wright

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W. Wright, Biology student, Biology student, Astoria

Answered Sep 20, 2019

An IP address stands for Internet Protocol address. An IP address is a unique numerical sequence that is used to identify or represent a specific interface on a network. It plays an important role in the creation and transfer of data packets across networks. An IP address consists of a Network ID and Host ID. In our work today, there are two versions of IP that we use.

An IP address stands for Internet Protocol address. An IP address is a unique numerical sequence
We have the IPv4 and the IPv6. IP4v addresses are made of 32-bit binary numbers. It is represented in dotted-decimal notation between every eight bits. IPv6 addresses are much longer. It is the most recent version of IP. It gives a larger pool of IP address compared to IPv4.

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Answered Nov 01, 2017

An IP address (short for Internet Protocol address) is used to identify computers on the Internet. It works like a return address would on a piece of mail. When your computer or device sends a request, like a search on Google, it tags the request with your IP address. That way Google knows where to send the response. Your IP address is usually based on a real-world location.

An IP address (short for Internet Protocol address) is used to identify computers on the Internet.
Google might use your IP address to guess where you are and give you local results. For example, Google could use your IP address to give you the weather forecast for the town you're in when you search for weather. Your IP address will be a number, like 172.16.254.1 or 2001:db8:0:1234:0:567:8:1. When you search what is my IP on Google Search, you’ll see the IP address of the computer or device where you did the search.

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