The IP address (Internet Protocol address) is the number that devices

use in order to identify and communicate with each other on a computer

network utilizing the Internet Protocol standard (IP).
An IP address is somewhat similar to the Telephone number.
Every server, client and devices have this unique address for their
identification.
e.g. 143.56.67.89
Static IP addresses are used to identify semi-permanent devices with
constant IP addresses.

Servers typically use static IP addresses.

The static address can be configured directly on the device or as part of

a central DHCP configuration which associates the device's MAC address
with a static address.

Routers, firewalls and proxy servers use static addresses as do most

servers and printers that serve multiple users.

These IPs are normally used in LAN and small-scale WAN.