IP numbers

[/aɪ piː ˈnʌmbərz/]
nounpl: IP numbers
números IP / endereços IP
1. Numerical labels assigned to devices connected to a computer network that use Internet Protocol for communication; a unique identifier for each device on a network
Every computer connected to the internet has an IP number that identifies its location on the network.
Cada computador conectado à internet possui um número IP que identifica sua localização na rede.
2. The address format used in IPv4 (four numbers separated by periods, each ranging from 0-255) or IPv6 (hexadecimal format) for routing data packets across networks
The IP number 192.168.1.1 is commonly used for home router configuration.
O número IP 192.168.1.1 é comumente usado para a configuração do roteador doméstico.
IP numbers are fundamental to internet infrastructure in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech environments, both 'números IP' and 'endereços IP' are used interchangeably, though 'endereço IP' is increasingly preferred in formal contexts. This terminology is essential in cybersecurity, network administration, and online privacy discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
IP addressesinternet protocol numbersIP protocolsnetwork addresses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
números IP / endereços IP
Standard term used in tech documentation and IT professionals
São Paulo
números IP
Commonly used in business and tech sectors
Portugal
endereços IP / números IP
Slightly more formal preference for 'endereço' (address) over 'número' (number)

Related Words

IPv4IPv6DNSMAC addresssubnet maskport numberhostname

Related Idioms & Phrases

to mask an IP number
to trace an IP number
to block an IP number
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