👉 IP (Internet Protocol) fluid refers to the dynamic changes in IP addresses that occur when data packets travel across different networks. When a device, such as a computer or server, communicates with another device on the internet, it uses an IP address to identify itself. Due to the nature of network routing and the use of various protocols like DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), an IP address can change frequently. This fluidity is inherent in the way routers and switches operate, ensuring that packets reach their intended destinations even as they traverse through multiple network segments. Each time a device connects to the internet, it may receive a new IP address from a DHCP server or be assigned a static IP through manual configuration, contributing to the dynamic IP fluidity.
