Internet address

Frequency: 6.59.1 per million words

A unique identifier for a computer or device on a network, such as an IP address.

addressADJECTIVE + NOUN (in computing)

Categories:

Internet

Examples (10)

  • Every device connected to the network is assigned a unique Internet address.
  • For security reasons, many users hide their Internet address using a VPN.
  • The system can be configured with either a static or a dynamic Internet address.
  • The technician asked for my computer's current Internet address to diagnose the issue.
  • Your router automatically assigns a local Internet address to each device on your home network.
  • Law enforcement can sometimes trace criminal activity back to a specific Internet address.
  • An Internet address can be used to approximate your geographical location.
  • You can look up your public Internet address by visiting certain websites.
  • The transition from IPv4 to IPv6 was necessary to create more available Internet address space.
  • A firewall can be set up to block traffic from a specific Internet address.