Who assigns IP addresses?
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) manages the IP address space allocations globally and delegates five regional Internet registries (RIRs) to allocate IP address blocks to local Internet registries (Internet service providers) and other entities.
If you need to check your Internet Service Provider[ISP] IP address visit the site IP-details.com .
An ISP, or Internet Service Provider, assigns an IP address. The address can be static or dynamic based on the preference of the ISP. Dynamic vs. Static Dynamic IP addresses change every time a computer connects to the Internet. Static addresses remain the same. Notation An IP address is comprised of nine to ten digits expressed in a dotted decimal notation. For instance, the IP address for Google is 216.239.51.99. What IP Addresses Are Used For IP addresses tell the ISP where a computer is located and which computer is being used. ISPs keep a log of all IP addresses assigned at any given time. Websites can also store IP addresses as a way to manage traffic. How the Information is Used Tracking IP addresses allows law enforcement officials to track illegal behavior, such as illegal downloading or pornography, and to successfully prosecute criminals.
