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- The IPv4 and IPv4 shown at the top of this page is your public IP address, assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP like Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, Vodafone etc) and used by you whenever access any online services or websites.
What is IP Address?
IP Address means Internet Protocol address is an numerical unique identifier assigned to every device connected to a network. It serves two core functionalities, identify and locate the host (related device) within the network topology to route the data and send it correctly. It works like a postal address of the network and internet. It help the device to know where to send or receive the data packets.
Two Main Versions: IPv4 and IPv6
IP addresses are the foundation of modern internet based communication. IPv4 (32-bit) used currently in web but is exhausted, while IPv6 (128-bit) is the future with built-in security and auto-configuration. Modern networking relies on CIDR for flexible allocation, subnetting for security and performance, and NAT to stretch limited IPv4 space. Whether you're building a blog or ecommerce website, configuring a server, or just troubleshooting Wi-Fi, IPs essential now a days.
IPv4 (Internet Protocol Version 4) Address
- A 32-bit address written as a set of 4 numbers (octets) between 0–255 and each numbers separated by the dots like 192.168.1.99
- Each octet of IPv4 represents 8 bits, so the size of complete address is 32 bits
- Maximum no of IPv4 persists ~4.3 billion distinct IP addresses. It is not enough for modern day requirement for devices, that was the main reason to develop the IPv6.
IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) Address
- A 128-bit address written as set of eight four hexadecimal characters, separated by colons: 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334
- Leading zeros can be omitted, and a double colon (::) can replace a sequence of all-zero groups (once per address)
- Provides huge unique addresses to resolve lack of unique IP for each and every devices even IoT devicesfvh1a2b3c4 to have its own IP
IP Address Lookup ?
IP address lookup provides the information related to a specific IP address. IP lookup typically disclose given below detail.- IP Address and Version - what is you IP address and version.
- Organization / ISP - IP block owns the company or internet service provider.
- Geographical Location - your ISP asn, continent, country, region, city, postal code and latitude/longitude (approximate, usually city-level, not your exact home)
- Geolocation — country, region, city, postal code, latitude/longitude (approximate, usually city-level, not your exact home)
- Timezone - It is associated with the location provided by service provider for IP block.
- Connection Type - Mobile, Residential, Business, VPN, proxy, or datacenter.
- ASN - Autonomous System Number provides the network identifier
IP Tracker
Best IP Address Info Tracker. An easy and quick way to lookup, detect, discover, track and trace any IP info. IP lookup collect your online details using IP number and related public info like ISP, country, state, city, zip code, latitude and longitude etc.Type of IP Address
Public IP: Any Public IP Address always allocated by the internet provider which is used to identify the network or ISP router to the outside world or internet.
Private IP: It is an IP Address that are provided by the ISP router as local ip address (like 192.168.xxx.xxx). All the individual devices like Computer, Tab, Phone, Camera and IoT devices etc inside home.
Static vs. Dynamic: Simply, a Static IP Address assigned to devices permanently, While Dynamic IP Address allocated automatically by the router and it can change or reassigned over the time.