Describe the structure of an ip address?

IP addresses identify devices on the internet and other TCP/IP networks. They comprise four numbers separated by periods. The first part of an IP address identifies the network, and the last identifies the host. MAC addresses are used only for communication within a local network.

There are four octects in a IP address. IP address can be assigned, MAC address are embedded in the (NIC)

IP address is a 32 bit address consisting of a series of four 8 bit numbers separated by periods. An IP address identifies a computer, printer, or other device on a TCP/IP network such as the internet or an intranet.

Mac address is a unique 42 bit address permanently embedded in a NIC and identifying device on a LAN.

Source: CompTIA A+ Guide to Hardware by Jean Andrews (page 468)

An IP address is a 32-bit address comprising a series of four 8-bit numbers separated by periods. An IP address identifies a computer, printer or other device on a TCP/IP network such as the internet or intranet.