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An '''IP address''' ("Internet Protocol", commonly known as an ''IP'') is a number which identifies a computer on the Internet. It is given to a [[computer]] upon accessing the [[Internet]] or a [[LAN]]. | An '''IP address''' ("Internet Protocol", commonly known as an ''IP'') is a number which identifies a computer on the Internet. It is given to a [[computer]] upon accessing the [[Internet]] or a [[LAN]]. | ||
| − | IP addresses may be either ''static'' or ''dynamic''. Static IP addresses do not change, while dynamic IP addresses do. If a computer's dynamic IP address expires, the computer is assigned a new one | + | IP addresses may be either ''static'' or ''dynamic''. Static IP addresses do not change, while dynamic IP addresses do. If a computer's dynamic IP address expires, the computer is assigned a new one. |
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Revision as of 02:25, March 9, 2008
An IP address ("Internet Protocol", commonly known as an IP) is a number which identifies a computer on the Internet. It is given to a computer upon accessing the Internet or a LAN.
IP addresses may be either static or dynamic. Static IP addresses do not change, while dynamic IP addresses do. If a computer's dynamic IP address expires, the computer is assigned a new one.