ip address mgt system

[jon]

Hi,

Anyone knows how to input an IP address and then ensure
that i can sort it in the proper ascending or decending
order? what data type shld i use? am currently using
the "text" data type as its definitely not a number.
the dotted decimal form prevents me from sorting in the
correct order i need it in.

For eg. I have a block of 137.53.44.XXX addresses to
manage and i need to arrange the last 3 numbers in the
proper sequence.

pls help! thanks lots in advance!
jon