IP Address

IP stands for "Internet Protocol". Every machine on the internet has a number assigned to it, called IP address.

• It's a unique string of numbers separated by full stops that identifies each computer.
• Without IP address you will not be able to communicate with other devices, users and computers on the internet.

 

There are two versions of IP address which we use

• Due to the growth on the use of internet there is a concern that the pool of possible addresses would be exhausted. So the next version is developed.

IP addresses are grouped in classes.

• Determines which of the four octets corresponds to the network ID and which correspond to the host ID.

IP address can be either static or dynamic.

• Static IP address :
  • The IP address are fixed every time the user connect to the network.
  • It is more suitable for users who are not worried being traced.
  • They know how to secure themselves from the worldwide web.
• Dynamic IP address :
  • The IP address that changes every time the user connect to the network.
  • It is more suitable for business owners who needs network security.