Pronunciation: /ˈdɑtəd kwɑd/
noun a group of four numbers separated by periods, typically used to represent an IPv4 address
A1 A dotted quad is a set of four numbers separated by periods.
A2 In networking, a dotted quad is often used to represent an IPv4 address.
B1 When configuring a router, you may need to enter a dotted quad for the subnet mask.
B2 Understanding how to convert a dotted quad to binary can be useful for troubleshooting network issues.
C1 Security analysts often look for suspicious activity involving unusual dotted quads in network traffic.
C2 Advanced network administrators can quickly identify subnet ranges by analyzing dotted quads in CIDR notation.
formal The IP address is represented in a dotted quad format.
informal You can identify an IP address by looking for a series of four numbers separated by dots, also known as a dotted quad.
slang I need to check the dotted quad to see if the connection is secure.
figurative In the world of networking, understanding the concept of a dotted quad is like knowing the secret code to access different systems.
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