Difference between revisions of "Internet Protocol Address"
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| − | An | + | An IP Address is a unique numerical label given to a network of computers and other devices. Its principle purpose is to identify computers and networks. The IP Address format usually is: XXX.XX.XXX.XXX (the last section may have less digits). |
== Finding Your Computer's IP Address == | == Finding Your Computer's IP Address == | ||
| − | There are many websites that show you your | + | There are many websites that show you your IP, some are: |
| − | * IP- | + | * IP-Adress: http://www.ip-adress.com/ |
| − | * IP Chicken : http://www.ipchicken.com/ | + | * IP Chicken: http://www.ipchicken.com/ |
| − | * IP Info : http://www.lawrencegoetz.com/programs/ipinfo/ | + | * IP Info: http://www.lawrencegoetz.com/programs/ipinfo/ |
| − | * Show My IP : http://www.showmyip.com/ | + | * Show My IP: http://www.showmyip.com/ |
| − | * What is My IP Address? : http://whatismyipaddress.com/ | + | * What is My IP Address?: http://whatismyipaddress.com/ |
== Check if your IP Address is blacklisted == | == Check if your IP Address is blacklisted == | ||
| − | Your IP Address may be blacklisted without you | + | Your IP Address may be blacklisted without you knowing it. This could be an unknown piece of Malware running on your computer, so it is important to check your IP Address against blacklists. |
* Email Blacklist Check : http://www.mxtoolbox.com/blacklists.aspx | * Email Blacklist Check : http://www.mxtoolbox.com/blacklists.aspx | ||
* What is My IP Address Blacklist Check : http://whatismyipaddress.com/blacklist-check | * What is My IP Address Blacklist Check : http://whatismyipaddress.com/blacklist-check | ||
Latest revision as of 11:39, 19 February 2012
An IP Address is a unique numerical label given to a network of computers and other devices. Its principle purpose is to identify computers and networks. The IP Address format usually is: XXX.XX.XXX.XXX (the last section may have less digits).
Finding Your Computer's IP Address
There are many websites that show you your IP, some are:
- IP-Adress: http://www.ip-adress.com/
- IP Chicken: http://www.ipchicken.com/
- IP Info: http://www.lawrencegoetz.com/programs/ipinfo/
- Show My IP: http://www.showmyip.com/
- What is My IP Address?: http://whatismyipaddress.com/
Check if your IP Address is blacklisted
Your IP Address may be blacklisted without you knowing it. This could be an unknown piece of Malware running on your computer, so it is important to check your IP Address against blacklists.
- Email Blacklist Check : http://www.mxtoolbox.com/blacklists.aspx
- What is My IP Address Blacklist Check : http://whatismyipaddress.com/blacklist-check
