IP Full Form | What is Internet Protocol

What is the full form of IP

IP: Internet Protocol

IP stands for Internet Protocol which refers to the name or label given to every device that communicates through each other over a computer network. It consists of 32-bit number. IP address has two versions, IPv4 and IPv6. Both of them define IP address in a different way.

There are two reasons to use IP address. One, it is used as local address and second a device can be identified with its IP address by the host interface over a network.

IP Address Can Be Static and Dynamic:

Static :A static IP address is permanent address which will never change and is assigned by an administrator.
Dynamic: A dynamic IP address device changes its IP address every time when accessing internet. It is assigned by the host software.

Static :A static IP address is permanent address which will never change and is assigned by an administrator.

Static

Dynamic: A dynamic IP address device changes its IP address every time when accessing internet. It is assigned by the host software.

Dynamic

Types

Unicast IP Address: It transforms information to a specific device over a network.
Broadcast IP Address: It is used to deliver information to all the computers on a given subnet at once.
Multicast IP Address: These are reserved IP addresses and used only for specific group.
Private IP Address: These are local addresses and one IP address can be used by more than one organization. It is absolutely free to use and can?t be routed over the network.
Public IP Address: They are unique and their duplication is not possible hence they need to be bought.

Unicast IP Address: It transforms information to a specific device over a network.

Unicast IP Address

Broadcast IP Address: It is used to deliver information to all the computers on a given subnet at once.

Broadcast IP Address

Multicast IP Address: These are reserved IP addresses and used only for specific group.

Multicast IP Address

Private IP Address: These are local addresses and one IP address can be used by more than one organization. It is absolutely free to use and can?t be routed over the network.

Private IP Address

Public IP Address: They are unique and their duplication is not possible hence they need to be bought.

Public IP Address

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