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An IPv4 address has 32 bits. But to understand what this truly means, let’s look into what bits are and what an IP address space is. 1.0 What are bits anyway?  “Bits ” is short for “binary digits.” A system that uses bits has two states: 0 and 1. By arranging bits in various patterns, we can have different number combinations that we can use as IP addresses. TheRead more

If you’re having networking problems, you might want to learn how to change your IPv4 address. Changing your IP address often helps resolve temporary issues with your network. When Do You Need to Change Your IP Address?  Your IP address is a unique number that your devices gets from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). It’s basically a number that sets your device from other devices on the Internet. ItRead more

Why does IPv4 pricing continue to go up? The most straightforward answer is scarcity. In the early 1980s, IPv4 addresses were doled out freely to anyone in need. Tech giants like Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Xerox hoarded vast blocks of them. However, mismanagement and unforeseen demand quickly depleted the pool. In 2011, we arrived at a crossroads. This was the turning point that led to the IPv4 address exhaustion andRead more

When a device connects to a network, it needs to follow a certain standard. This standard, called Internet Protocol, allows a device to communicate with other devices. Whether it’s over the Internet or on a local network (like a home or office network), a device needs a network address. A device receives a network address once it connects to a network, typically through a router. To communicate over theRead more

Before we go into what an IPv4 is, it’s important to understand what an IP address is. An IP address, short for Internet Protocol address, serves as a numerical label for a computer. It performs two primary functions: 1.Identifying the point of connection between two computers 2. Uniquely identifying each computer in a network. IP addresses are represented in notations that look like this: 192.0.2.1 (This is an exampleRead more