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Official Documentation » Ubuntu 11.10 » Help Ubuntu Desktop Guide » Networking, web, email & chat »

Networking terms & tips

Find your IP address — Knowing your IP address can help you troubleshoot network problems.Staying safe on the internet — General tips to keep in mind when using the internet What is a MAC address? — The unique code assigned to network hardware. What is a proxy? — A proxy filters websites that you look at, usually for control or security purposes.What is an IP address? — An IP Address is like a phone number for your computer.

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