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# IP

The system definition of the Internet Protocol (IP).

```
struct IP
```

## Overview

Can be used to insert IP into a protocol stack.

> Note: Specifying IP is optional, and need only be included in a
> protocol stack when configuring IP options.

## Relationships

### Conforms To

[`NetworkProtocolOptions`](/documentation/Network/NetworkProtocolOptions)

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