IPv4 Address Structure Explained: How IPs Really Work
Most of the time, people use the internet without ever thinking about how their devices actually “find” each other. Then something odd pops up—like a strange address in a log file or a number that looks almost right but somehow isn’t, such as 164.68111.161—and suddenly the behind-the-scenes stuff starts to feel a lot more important. If you’ve ever wondered how these addresses really work, this guide on the IPv4 address structure is for you.







