What Is IP Address?
- A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet
- IP addresses are also referred to as IP numbers and Internet addresses.
- IP address sometimes is called a dotted decimal number or quad.
IP Usage
- A way to find specific server or computer on the Internet or a network.
- Provide identity to a computer in a network
- Indentify for a particular device/machine on a particular network
- Allows transfers of files and e-mail
IP Structure
- IP addresses usually consists of four groups of number each separated by a period.
- The number in each group is between 0 to 255.
- First portion identify the network
- Last portion identify the computer
IP Versions
| Criteria | IP Version 4 (IPv4) | IP Version 6 (IPv6) |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 32 bits | 128 bits |
| Example | 74.14.01.99 | FB11:34DA:65CA:87AE:ABC4:01AA:ADDC5:32C1 |
| Adress Format | Written in dotted decimal | Written in hexadecimal with colons and shortcuts |
| Group | 4 group number | 8 group number |
Domain names and IP addresses
- Domain name is a text version of IP address
- IP address is a number version of domain name
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