PHP inet_ntop() Function
Example
Convert a packed address into a readable format:
<?php
$addr = chr(127) . chr(0) . chr(1) . chr(1);
$exp = inet_ntop($addr);
echo $exp;
?>
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Definition and Usage
The inet_ntop() function converts a 32bit IPv4 or 128bit IPv6 address into a readable format.
Syntax
inet_ntop(address)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| address | Required. Specifies a 32bit IPv4 or 128bit IPv6 address |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A human readable address on success. FALSE on failure |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 5.1+ |
| PHP Changelog: | PHP 5.3: Now available on Windows platforms |
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