What are static IP's, and what does IP even stand for?

Question

Someone told me if I'm on a network and using static IP's, that someone from the IT department might be able to get my computers info. Does anyone know what all this means? I don't even know what an IT department is.

Answer 1

static IP is one assigned automatically by DHCP/ IP stands for Internet Protocol, IT department stands for Information Technology Department

Answer 2

IP = internet protocol



now a static IP address is an IP address that doesn't change. most of the time they are referring to a "sub-IP" which your router hands out to all the machines connected to it. usually you will see with cable a dynamic (changing) IP. though its not uncommon to see static IP's on DSL which now i'm talking about what id your modem has and your...."online address or identity"

while it is true that static IP address increases the likelihood of your security being breached, your at work and so you don't have a say as to whether your IP is static or not



IT stands for information technology, they are usually the guys who are fixing your network when its down and maintaining it.

Answer 3

An IP (internet protocol) address is basically a set of numbers assigned to your computer to identify it on the network. There are 2 types, static and dynamic. A static one means its permanent. Dynamic is one that can change.



Obviously, a static or permanent one would make you easy to find on the network. I don't think you should be worried about your IT dept, they are there to help you.

Answer 4

IP----Internet Protocol



IT-----Information Technology



static IP------A static IP address is a number (in the form of a dotted quad)

ex: 14.235.12.487

that is assigned to a computer by an Internet service provider (ISP) to be its permanent address on the Internet. Computers use IP addresses to locate and talk to each other on the Internet