Template:IPaddr
Introduction
Template {{IPaddr}} is used to make an IP address stand out in the text, to improve readability.
An IP address is displayed in italic type, using lower case letters for IPv6 addresses.[1]
Arguments
The first parameter is the IP address to be displayed.
The second parameter is optional and indicates the number of bits in the network address in CIDR notation.
If given, it is appended to the first with a slash (/) as a separator.
When the option netmask=dotted is set, the second argument (if present) is translated to a dotted decimal netmask.
Examples
{{IPaddr|198.51.100.227}} yields: 198.51.100.227.
{{IPaddr|203.0.113.109/29}} adds the network mask as is: 203.0.113.109/29, but
{{IPaddr|203.0.113.109|29}} yields: 203.0.113.109/29 which adds some non-breaking space around the slash ('/') separator, to improve readability.
{{IPaddr|29}} yields just the netmask: /29.
{{IPaddr|203.0.113.109|29}} yields: 203.0.113.109/255.255.255.248, which might sometimes be useful.
{{IPaddr|18}} yields just the netmask in dotted decimal notation: 255.255.192.0 (without the slash).
{{IPaddr|2001:db8:27DF:34::|64}} yields: 2001:db8:27df:34::/64 (all lower case, as these are preferred in IPv6 addresses).
Template data
Template {{IPaddr}} is used to make an IP address stand out in the text, to improve readability.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP address | 1 | The IP address to display, either IPv4 or IPv6. An IP address is displayed in italics, using lower case letters for IPv6 addresses.
| String | suggested |
| Netmask bits | 2 | Number of bits in the netmask, displayed with a leading slash in CIDR notation.
| Number | optional |
| netmask style | netmask | When set to 'dotted' the netmask is displayed in dotted-decimal, rather than CIDR notation. If there is no IP address specified, the slash is not displayed.
| String | optional |
See also
- Template:MACaddr, for displaying MAC addresses
- Template:IP address, for addressing anonymous Wikipedia editors
References
- ^ S. Kawamura; M. Kawashima (August 2010). A Recommendation for IPv6 Address Text Representation. Internet Engineering Task Force. doi:10.17487/RFC5952. ISSN 2070-1721. RFC 5952. Proposed Standard. Updates RFC 4291.