Ip technology

IP (Internet Protocol) technology is a set of rules governing the format of data sent over the internet or other networks. It enables the routing of data packets from a source to a destination through a network. Key aspects of IP technology include:

1. IP Addressing: Each device on a network has a unique IP address, which identifies it for communication purposes.
2. Packet Switching: Data is broken into small packets that are transmitted independently and can take different paths to the destination, where they are reassembled.
3. Routing: Routers direct packets through the most efficient paths to reach their destination.
4. IPv4 and IPv6: Two versions of IP. IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses, while IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses to accommodate a growing number of devices.

IP technology underpins the functionality of the internet, allowing devices worldwide to communicate with each other.