Labels:book | chat room | hakham | laptop | monitor | web site OCR: LANS AND WLANS 2 5 5 What is an IP address? An IP address is a series of numbers used to identify network device addresses were originally used on the Internet but now are the standard for assigning addresses to devices in virtually every type of computer network. IP addresses are assigned net- work computers, servers, peripherals, and devices. When written, an IF address such as 204 127. 129. separated into four sections by periods for the convenience human readers Each section IS called an octet because in binary t is represented by eight bits Where op IP addresses come from? IP addresses can be assigned by ISPs or system managers. Assigned IP addresses are semi- -permanent and stay the same every time you boot your computer. you use an assigned IP address you have to enter it when you c ...
