# 1. what is ip address? .IP (INTERNET PROTOCOL ADDRESS) is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It serves two main purposes.

2. Type of IP((INTERNET PROTOCOL ADDRESS).

/ Public vs. Private IP Addresses/

*Public IP Address: This is the main address your [Internet Service Provider] assigns to your home or office network. It lets your devices connect to the outside internet.

RFC In 1996, IETF published RFC 1918, which reserved specific IPv4 address ranges for private networks. These addresses are used inside organizations, homes, and cloud networks and cannot be directly routed on the public Internet.

*Private IP Address: This is a local address your router gives to each device inside your home, like your phone or smart TV. It is only used inside your local network