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Private and Public IP Addresses: Difference between revisions
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== Public IP address == | == Public IP address == | ||
A public IP address is assigned to every device that connects to the Internet where each IP is unique. In this case, there cannot exist two device with the same public IP address all over the Internet. This addressing scheme makes it possible for the devices to “find each other” online and exchange information. User has no control over the IP address (public) that is assigned to the device. The public IP address is assigned to the device by the Internet Service Provider as soon as the devive is connected to the Internet. | '''A public IP address''' is assigned to every device that connects to the Internet where each IP is unique. In this case, there cannot exist two device with the same public IP address all over the Internet. This addressing scheme makes it possible for the devices to “find each other” online and exchange information. User has no control over the IP address (public) that is assigned to the device. The public IP address is assigned to the device by the Internet Service Provider as soon as the devive is connected to the Internet. | ||
A public IP address can be either '''static''' or '''dynamic'''. | A public IP address can be either '''static''' or '''dynamic'''. | ||
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''192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255 (Total Addresses: 65,536)'' | ''192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255 (Total Addresses: 65,536)'' | ||
==IP Address Terminology== | |||
'''Static''' means the IP address never changes as long as you stay with the same provider or same server. | |||
'''Dynamic''' means the IP address can change from time-to-time. | |||
'''Public''' means the IP address can be visited from any computer in the world. | |||
'''Private''' means the IP address can only be used by those on the same network. | |||
'''Shared''' means other people use your IP address for their connection or websites. | |||
'''Dedicated''' means no one else uses your IP address for their connection or websites. | |||
'''Class''' identifies the range of your IP address and the default subnet mask. | |||