Is an IP address part of the computer?

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  1. mcarnes, Sep 29, 2004

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    Is an IP address part of the computer or part of the internet provider? That is, if I change internet providers my IP address changes, right?

    Got in a discussion about this in class and someone said it was a permanent ID on the computer...
     
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  2. Sun Baked, Sep 29, 2004

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    The MAC address is part of the equipment/hardware, and is the permanent ID burned into your computer.

    You'll see it printed on a sticker on your machine somewhere, which is why some networks keep a list of banned MAC addresses of the network abusers.

    The IP address is part of the network, and can change depending on how the network is set up.
     
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  3. stealthy, Sep 29, 2004

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    You go back and correct them!

    IP address is not part of the computer, it is simply borrowed (if you will) from the network infrastructure to utilize the network.
     
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