The Mythical "IP Address" Explained. by Dana Dunn

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IP stands for Internet Protocol.  It is a logical address of a network adapter. Every computer and server has an IP address. The IP address is unique and identifies computers on a network.  

The format of an 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.  Each set of numbers tells the receiving computer what country, service provider, host, and computer sent the info.

Don’t know your IP address?  Here’s an easy way to find it.  

Using Windows XP: Start > Run > type in "cmd".  A box will appear, then type in "ipconfig" at the cursor.  Your IP Address is now displayed.  

Using Windows Vista: Start > type Command Prompt in the search field then click Command Prompt once it appears.  At the Command Prompt screen type "ipconfig" then press enter.    The IP address should appear along with other LAN details.  (If this doesn’t work try typing in "ipconfig/all".)

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Posted by Aaron T Garn On 08/20/2009 | Permalink |