What is IP Address

November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment


A device on the network needs an IP (Internet Protocol) address to communicate with other devices.IP address is a unique 32-bit logical address written in dotted decimal notation assigned to each device which is connected to a network. An IP address is used to communicate with various networking devices over a network layer.IP address is same as telephone number which is unique.

A unique address is mostly used by computers to communicate over a network that uses IP as its basic protocol is known as IP address. IP address is a unique number assigned to any devices operating on an IP network, for example computer, router, printer, internet fax machines. Hence, an IP address is used to identify device on a network.


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