IP address
Device's online fingerprint
An IP address is a numerical label assigned to devices on a computer network, functioning like a mailing address for internet traffic.
Every device connected to the internet has one, allowing data to find its destination.
What's your IP address?
The format is typically four numbers separated by dots: 192.168.1.1.
Your IP address can reveal your approximate location, which is why privacy-conscious users mask theirs with VPNs.
32-bit internet protocol
- IPv6Current network addressing protocol
- subnetNetwork address range subdivision
- octetGroup of precisely eight
- binaryConsisting of two parts
static · dynamic · public · private · loopback · localhost · unicast · broadcast
Packet-forwarding network device
- gatewayPoint of access
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- firewallNetwork access control system
- LANLocalized computer linkage
WAN · TCP/IP · DHCP · DNS · NAT · packet · datagram · routing
Confirming genuine identity
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
- whitelistingExplicit permission roster
- blacklistingFormally marking for rejection
- banOfficial restriction on something
block list · allow list · reputation · spam detection · fraud prevention · unique identifier
Encrypted network connection
- proxyAuthorized substitute
- TorAnonymous routing network
- anonymityUnknown identity state
- maskingConcealing by covering
tracking · fingerprinting · logging · surveillance · data retention · incognito · anonymous browsing · privacy protection
Indefinite bounded area
- cityLarge populated area
- timezoneLongitudinal time region
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
- longitudeEast-west angular distance
geo-blocking · localization · location services · regional restrictions · jurisdiction · geo-targeting
IPv4
32-bit internet protocol
- IPv6Current network addressing protocol
- subnetNetwork address range subdivision
- octetGroup of precisely eight
binary · static · dynamic · public · private · loopback · localhost · unicast · broadcast · multicast
router
Packet-forwarding network device
LAN · WAN · TCP/IP · DHCP · DNS · NAT · packet · datagram · routing · ping
authentication
Confirming genuine identity
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
- whitelistingExplicit permission roster
- blacklistingFormally marking for rejection
ban · block list · allow list · reputation · spam detection · fraud prevention · unique identifier
VPN
Encrypted network connection
masking · tracking · fingerprinting · logging · surveillance · data retention · incognito · anonymous browsing · privacy protection · obfuscation
region
Indefinite bounded area
longitude · geo-blocking · localization · location services · regional restrictions · jurisdiction · geo-targeting
- internetinternet, websites, web, browsers, web browsers
- internet termsinternet, email, URL, router, download
- networksnetwork traffic, network security, MAN, PAN, cloud computing
- tech termsinternet, code, emoji, wireless, email
- accountaccount, login, profile, username, logout
- privacyprivacy, private, seclusion, confidentiality, solitude
IP addressphysical address
Real-world postal coordinates
street address · physical location · geographic location · mailing address · postal address
IP addressphysical location
Real-world geographical position
geographic location · place · coordinates · venue · site
IP addressreal name
Actual given identity
legal name · personal identity · face · fingerprint · human identity
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