The Internet Address

What is IP Address ?

ØA number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet.

ØIP addresses are also referred to as IP numbers and Internet addresses.

ØIP address sometimes is called a dotted decimal number or dotted quad.

IP usage

ØA way to find specific server or computer on the internet or a network

ØProvide identity to a computer in a network

ØIdentify for a particular device/machine on a particular network

ØAllows transfers of files and e-mail

IP structure

ØThese four sections represent the machine itself and the network it is on

ØThe network portion is assigned.

ØThe host section is determined by the network administrator