What is an IP address?

An IP address or Internet Protocol is a 32-bit number address, which isassigned to each computer (technically called a host) connected to the Internet. It is the address to which different types of data are sent to your computer. It consists of 4 octets. Each octet equals 8 bits and has a range from 0 to 255. (Every IP address on the Internet is sectioned off into classes from class A to class E, depending on a different range of numbers). Well I always believed that sometimes pictures speak louder than words so here is an example of a typical IP address:


189.134.221.61


| | | |

| | | |---------> (4th octet. 8-bits. Ranges from 0 to 255)

| | |-------------> (3rd octet. 8-bits. Ranges from 0 to 255)

| |-----------------> (2nd octet. 8-bits. Ranges from 0 to 255)

|---------------------> (1st octet. 8-bits. Ranges from 0 to 255)
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14 October 2012 at 18:56

Ip address also known as Internet Protocol....
Every users on internet identify by their ip-address...The Ip-address is unique for every users.Using that you can find the user location,zip code,country etc...Ip address provide by their ISP...You can get the ip from any ISP in your area...You can check ip-address using the site www.ip-details.com

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