IP Address
WikipediaAn Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g., computer, printer) participating in a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.
An IP Address is a Mailing Address.
Like a mailman delivering mail, an IP Address is how the Internet network knows how to deliver responses from web servers and other devices directly to you.
clintandrewhallAn IP Address is a Telephone Number
While it looks complicated, an IP Address is nothing more than a unique number to identify you on the Internet. These numbers are assigned by your ISP, or, if you have one, your router.
When you request a page from a web server, your request is marked as coming from a specific address. When the response is ready, the web server sends it to your specific number, much like you talking to someone over the phone.
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