WHAT IS A NETWORK OR IP ADDRESS?

A Network or IP address is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet protocol for communication. These addresses are serving two primary purposes identifying the host or network interface and providing the location of the device in the network. In networking, IP addresses are used for various purposes, as routing data packets across the Internet, identifying devices on a local network, and providing a means for devices to communicate with each other over a network.

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