IP Address meaning

An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It serves two main functions: identifying the host or network interface, and providing the location of the device in the network. IP addresses come in two versions: IPv4 (e.g., 192.168.1.1) using 32 bits, and IPv6 (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334) using 128 bits to accommodate more devices. They are crucial for routing data packets across the internet, ensuring information reaches its intended destination.