IP Address

An IP Address is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local network. IP stands for "Internet Protocol," which is the set of rules governing the format of data sent via the internet or local network. In essence, IP addresses are the identifier that allows information to be sent between devices on a network: they contain location information and make devices accessible for communication. The internet needs a way to differentiate between different computers, routers, and websites. IP addresses provide a way of doing so and form an essential part of how the internet works.

See Also

Internet Protocol (IP)
Ethernet Industrial Protocol (Ethernet/IP)
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
IP Address
Access Media Gateways (AMG)
VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)