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Can IP address be a component of 2-factor authentication?

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Can IP address be a component of 2-factor authentication?

I have a bunch of Linux machines that I wish to administer over the Internet. I currently use SSH keys, but have been advised to use 2-factor authentication. SSH Keys are something you know. Is an IP address something you have? (Yes, IP can be spoofed, but so can biometrics and so can atm cards).

Could I lock down SSH to only allow connections from my IP range and would that be considered 2-factor in conjunction with SSH keys?