_Added in 1.9.0_

*$longip(address)*

Converts an IP address into a long value and vice-versa.

*Parameters*

table(ktable).
|*Parameter*|*Description*|
| address | Address to convert. |

*Example*

<pre>
; Convert a IP address to long.
//echo -ag $longip(8.8.8.8)

; Convert a long to IP address.
//echo -ag $longip(134744072)
</pre>