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A complete tutorial about IP Address Let us begin with IP Addresses. What is an IP Address? ► An Internet Protocol address is a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g., computer, mobile phone) that is connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. ► An IP address is used for two purposes: 1) To identify whether the interface is host or network. 2) To determine the location of the device. ► IP Versions: IPv4 and IPv6. Although IPv4 is the earlier version, it is the most commonly used version. ► IPv4 is a 32-bit decimal number while IPv6 is 128-bit number. ► IPv4 is normally written as four numbers between 1 and 255, each separated from the other by a decimal point. This standard is called as DOTTED-DECIMAL NOTATION. ► Ex: 115.241.40.93 ► There are countless IP addresses in today's world! See for which purpose we need the IP Address------    ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------- What is the p...