Die IP-Adresse
Example: Die IP-Adresse hilft, Geräte im Netzwerk zu identifizieren.
Definition
"IP address" is a unique string of numbers separated by periods or colons that identifies each device on a computer network. It helps in locating and distinguishing devices, ensuring communication between them within the network.
Etymology
The term "IP address" comes from 'Internet Protocol address.' 'Internet Protocol' refers to the set of rules governing data exchange on the internet, while 'address' denotes the unique identifier assigned to each device. Did you know that the concept was developed in the 1970s as part of the early internet protocols?
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"Die IP-Adresse" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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