Internet Protocol: The Internet Protocol (IP) is a set of rules that governs how data is sent and received over the internet. It enables devices to communicate by assigning unique numerical addresses (IP addresses) to each device and routing data packets between them across networks. See also Internet, Internet security, Internet law, Networks, Communication._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |