What Are Virtual IP Addresses, And How Do You Get One?

1. What is Virtual IP and how it works?
2. How do I find my virtual IP address?
3. What is a virtual IP address used for?
4. How do I enable virtual IP address?
5. What is the difference between IP and VIP?
6. How is IP address written?

What is Virtual IP and how it works?

A virtual IP address eliminates a host's dependency upon individual network interfaces. Incoming packets are sent to the system's VIPA address, but all packets travel through the real network interfaces. Previously, if an interface failed, any connections to that interface were lost.

How do I find my virtual IP address?

Right-click on a Network connection and select Properties.
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Take the following steps to configure a secondary IP address.

1. Select the TCP/IP connection.
2. Click Properties.
3. For the configured IP address, click Advanced.
4. In the Advanced TCP/IP Settings window, click Add.
5. Enter the IP address and Subnet mask and click Add.

What is a virtual IP address used for?

The virtual IP address is what identifies the devices on the Internet. A VIP often has a one-to-many relationship with devices on a network. Therefore, multiple devices connected to the same router may have the same IP address on the Internet. VIPs are also used by servers.

How do I enable virtual IP address?

Right click the "Local Area Connection" and select the Properties Menu. Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click the "Properties". Select the "Use the following IP address" radio button. Enter the IpAddress and Subnet mask and click "OK" button.

What is the difference between IP and VIP?

A virtual IP address (VIP or VIPA) is an IP address that doesn't correspond to an actual physical network interface. Uses for VIPs include network address translation (especially, one-to-many NAT), fault-tolerance, and mobility.

How is IP address written?

An IP address is typically written in decimal digits, formatted as four 8-bit fields separated by periods. Each 8-bit field represents a byte of the IP address. This form of representing the bytes of an IP address is often referred to as the dotted-decimal format.