A Brief Introduction to the World of IP Addresses

How many internet-connected devices do you own? If you took a quick inventory around your house, you may be surprised at exactly how many there are. Have you ever wondered how they all communicate, not only with each other, but with the internet as well? This is, in part the result of technology known as IP addressing. What is an IP address? An IP (Internet Protocol) address is your computer’s address on the internet. Just as your home has a postal address, a unique IP address is assigned to every device on the internet, serving as an identifier for your system, allowing the ability for…