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An address made up of a 4-byte network number, a 6-byte node number, and a 2-byte socket number. The network number is assigned to each LAN segment, server, or router. The node number identifies a specific system and is typically the number assigned by the manufacturer or the network interface device. The socket number distinguishes processes within the same computer.

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