Today we can discuss about IP address and I can also tell you about IPv4 and IPv6: Everyone who are living in this world has it’s own unique identity. The unique identity maybe his/her home address or maybe his/her ID card number. But can you ever think what is your identity on the internet??? So, don’t worry today i can answer this question in more simple words.
IP address stands for Internet Protocol Address. It can provide your identity on the internet.
It’s also enable the devices to communicate with each other on IP Based Networks like internet. The example of IP address is (231.23.764.123).
The working process of this technology is very simple. When any device is connected to the internet. A unique numerical identity is assigned to it. When two devices wanted to share the information.
The data are firstly converted into packets and then transferred to the destination device containing IP address of both devices.
There are two versions of IP address which are introduced now a days. The first one is IPv4 and the second one is IPv6.
IPv4: IPv4 stands for Internet Protocol Version 4. It is a technology that allows the devices to communicate with each other. IPv4 is popular now a days and many devices are used this type of technology. The IPv4 address size is 32 bit. The example of IPv4 is (192.149.0.24).
IPv6: IPv6 stands for Internet Protocol Version 6. It is more advanced then IPv4 but it’s working is same like IPv4. It’s enable more devices to communicate with each other. The IPv6 address size is 128 bit. The example of IPv6 is (3FFE:F200:0234::48).
Windows 11 For Wi-Fi connection Select Start > Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi and then select the Wi-Fi network you're connected to. Under Properties, look for your IP address listed next to IPv4 address.
For Ethernet connection Select Start > Settings > Network & internet > Ethernet. Under Properties, look for your IP address listed next to IPv4 address. This post explains more.
Linux You can determine the IP address or addresses of your Linux system by using the hostname , ifconfig , or ip commands. This post explains more about how to check ip address in Linux.
MacOS Terminal Open the Terminal. You’ll likely find it in the Utilities subfolder of the Applications folder.
For Ethernet connections, enter the command ipconfig getifaddr en1. For Wi-Fi connections, enter the command ipconfig getifaddr en0.
The Terminal app can quickly show you your local IP address and your public IP address at the command prompt with one simple entry.
To get your public IP address from the Mac Terminal, enter the command curl ifconfig.me.