What Is An IP Address?

IP Address (Internet Protocol Address): This number is an exclusive number all information technology devices (printers, routers, modems, et al) use which identifies and allows them the ability to communicate with each other on a computer network. There is a standard of communication which is called an Internet Protocol standard (IP). In laymans terms it is the same as your home address. In order for you to receive snail mail at home the sending party must have your correct mailing address (IP Address) in your town (network) or you do not receive bills, pizza coupons or your tax refund. Continue reading the IP Address Definition...

Change Your IP Address

There are MANY methods to change your IP address. Some methods will work for you but may not work for someone else and vice versa. If your IP is static, then you CAN’T change your IP address without contacting your ISP. If you have a long lease time on your IP then you won’t be able to change your IP without cloning your MAC address, which I’ll explain later in this article. Learn how to change your IP address.

How To Trace An Email

Each email you receive comes with headers. The headers contain information about the routing of the email and the originating IP of the email. Not all emails you receive can be traced back to the originating point and depending on how you send emails determines whether or not they can trace the email back to you. The headers don't contain any personal information. At most, you can get the originating IP and the computer name that sent the email. The originating IP can be looked up to determine from where the email was sent. Learn more about tracing emails in our how to trace an email article.

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• How To Change Your IP Address
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• What Is An IP Address
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• What Is DHCP
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• Why Does WIMI Show A Different IP Address Than IPConfig
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• What's The Difference Between A Static IP Address And A Dynamic IP Address
• What Is A MAC Address
• What Is MAC Cloning
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