Friday, August 15, 2014

What is IP Address?

No doubt you have heard to the word 'IP Address'.
Tell me explain what is IP address.


Definition :

An IP address is a product of modern computer technology that allows one computer to communicate with the other computer via Internet.
IP stands for 'Internet Protocol', so an IP address is an internet protocol address.

An IP address is an identifier for a computer on a TCP/IP (Transfer control Protocol/ Internet Protocol) network.

Format of IP Address :

The format of IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be zero to 255. For example, 1.160.10.240 could be an IP address. An IP address consists of four numbers, each of which contains one to three digits, with a single dot (.) separating each number or set of digits. 
This innocuous-looking group of four numbers is the key that empowers you and me to send and retrieve data over our Internet connections, ensuring that our messages, as well as our requests for data and the data we've requested, will reach their correct Internet destinations.

Types of IP Address :

There are two types of IP Address :


  • Dynamic IP Address (Temporary and are assigned each time a computer accesses the Internet. Limited number of static IP addresses are available)
  • Static IP Address (Used for online gaming, or any other purpose where users need to make it easy for other computers to locate and connect to them. Easy access can also be facilitated when using a dynamic IP address)
Note : Static IP addresses are considered somewhat less secure than dynamic IP addresses.

Classes of IP :

There are five classes of available IP ranges: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D and Class E, while only A, B, and C are commonly used. Each class allows for a range of valid IP addresses. There details are given Below:


This all is the basic information about IP address which should be known to every Geek and computer developer.

What is my IP?

If you want to find your own IP address, you can right 'what is my IP address' on google which will show what your IP Address is.
For example my IP is : 39.37.168.58



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  1. An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each connection.The computer uses this to establish the connection.Two versions of the IP are in use: IP Version 4 and IP Version 6.In IPv4 an address consists of 32 bits and the IP v6 uses from 32 to 128 bits.IP address is of two types,Internal IP and an External IP.Internal IP is one that each device like computer,printer has.The external IP is the one through which one gets connected to the internet.The External IP is got from the ISP and is classified into static and dynamic where static IP does not tend to change and the dynamic IP varies each time the modem is switched ON and OFF.You can use Ip-details.com which displays your public/external IP.

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  2. Awesome write-up!

    The IP Address is a unique number assigned to any computer or networking device. This unique number serves as the ID of your connection when it's accessing the Internet. IP Location Finder tool will provide get geolocation of any web ip address.

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  3. To protect yourself on the internet kindly check What is My IP Tools for your security.

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