An IP address is a way for every device on a network to be seen. Without IP addresses, it would be impossible for those devices to be located. Think of your computer's IP address like your house's ...
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This is the one network setting most people never think of when they have problems
There are several ways to troubleshoot the DNS on your network or device. First, try pinging a domain with its IP address.
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