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National Teaching and Learning Change ProgrammeInformation and Communication Technology: Dictionary

IP number

Each computer linked to the internet has a physical address, a number called its IP address. The IP address (internet protocol address) uniquely identifies the physical computer linked to the internet. The domain name server converts the domain name into its corresponding IP address. Also known as IP address.

Related terms
domaindomain namedomain name system (DNS)resolveaddresshypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)internet protocol (IP)IP addresscommunications protocolprotocol
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Networks and communications technology › protocols and standards
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