What is an IP address?
"IP" is the abbreviation of "Internet Protocol".
- Most of the IP addresses according to the IPv4 standard, a maximum of 12 digits. An example of an IP address 77.6.100.72 would be "".
- Each device in a network receives a unique IP address. So that you can identify each device and contact.
- The IP addresses can be distributed from your Provider. Often your "Internet IP address is changed" each night.
- Also, please note that your device has in the majority of cases, the two IP addresses. In your home network and "Internet IP address". IP addresses from your home network, usually begin with the number "192".
- If you have your own IP-address in your home network want to find out, you will find the instructions for Windows and MacOs.
- Your "Internet IP address" you can easily find on sites like "eigene-ip.de" to find out.
In a further practical tip learn, what is the difference between the two IP Standards for IPv6 and IPv4 is.
