Network Security and Forensics
IPv4, or Internet Protocol version 4, is the fourth version of the Internet Protocol and serves as the backbone of data communication over the internet. It uses a 32-bit addressing scheme which allows for approximately 4.3 billion unique addresses. This version is fundamental in enabling devices to communicate and is essential for routing traffic across networks, linking devices worldwide and facilitating data transfer.
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