IP ADRESS

1. Understanding IP Addresses
• Exploring How Devices Connect and
Communicate
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2. What is an IP Address?
• A unique number assigned to each device on a
network
• Used for identification and location addressing
• Example: 192.168.1.1

3. Why Are IP Addresses Important?
• Enable communication between devices
• Direct data to the correct recipient
• Fundamental to all internet activity

4. IPv4 – The First Standard
• Uses 32-bit addresses
• Format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.0.1)
• Supports ~4.3 billion addresses

5. IPv6 – The Future of IP
• Uses 128-bit addresses
• Format:
xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx
• Supports trillions of devices

6. Types of IP Addresses
• Public IP – Internet-facing
• Private IP – Local network use
• Static IP – Does not change
• Dynamic IP – Changes periodically

7. How IP Addresses Are Assigned
• Managed by IANA and Regional Internet
Registries (RIRs)
• ISPs assign IPs to users
• DHCP servers assign dynamic IPs on networks

8. IP Address Classes
• Class A: Large networks
• Class B: Medium networks
• Class C: Small networks
• Each class has a specific range

9. Common Uses of IP Addresses
• Website access, streaming, gaming, emailing,
IoT devices
• Enable tracking, communication, and services

10. Conclusion
• IP addresses are essential for internet
functionality
• IPv6 ensures future scalability
• Key to troubleshooting and networking

11. References
• 1. IANA – https://www.iana.org
• 2. Wikipedia – IP Address
• 3. HowStuffWorks – How IP Addresses Work
• 4. Cloudflare – What is IPv6
• 5. RIPE NCC – www.ripe.net