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* What is My IP Address? : http://whatismyipaddress.com/ | * What is My IP Address? : http://whatismyipaddress.com/ | ||
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| + | Your IP Address may be blacklisted without you even knowing it. This could be a symptom of an unknown piece of Malware running on your computer, so it is important to check your IP Address against blacklists. | ||
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| + | * Email Blacklist Check : http://www.mxtoolbox.com/blacklists.aspx | ||
| + | * What is My IP Address Blacklist Check : http://whatismyipaddress.com/blacklist-check | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 8 May 2010
An Internet Protocol Address (IP Address) is a unique numerical label that is 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 computer's IP Address, some are:
- IP-Address : 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 even knowing it. This could be a symptom of 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
