Everything You Need to Know About IPv4 and IPv6
What is an IP Address?
The IP address is a common term we come across if we speak of the Internet & computers. An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a numerical representation of a particular interface. The Internet protocol is a collection of communication rules via the Internet, including the transmission of messages, streaming video, or a web connection. Internet protocol is a set of internet communication rules. An IP address identifies a network or internet computer.
An IP address, or just the "IP," identifies a device on the Internet or local network. It enables other systems connected via internet protocol to recognize a system. There are two primary versions used in the IP address format—IPv4 & IPv6
The IP address for each device connected to a computer network that uses
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