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IP Basics

by Ty Arthur

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An Internet Protocol (IP) address consists of a string of numbers assigned to a computer or printer attached to a network. Avail yourself of the articles in this guide to learn how IP addresses work and how you can use them.

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  • How to Find a Location From an IP Address

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  • Change an IP Number

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  • How to Hide Your IP Address

    Hide your computer IP address when using the Internet by searching for a program that offers free downloads that will hide IP addresses. Install an IP-hiding program in Read More

  • How to Calculate an IP Subnet Mask

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