Hierarchical addressing

Hierarchical addressing organizes network locations into levels, like a family tree. It assigns addresses based on the network's structure, with broader categories at the top (such as regions or organizations) and more specific identifiers at the bottom (like individual devices). This system helps routing data efficiently, as information travels through larger, general areas before reaching its exact destination. Examples include IP addresses in the Internet, where parts of the address indicate the country, city, network, and device, making it easier to locate and communicate with devices across complex networks.