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What is the purpose of a subnet mask in an IPv4 address?
What is the purpose of a subnet mask in an IPv4 address?
- To convert binary addresses to decimal.
- To determine the boundary between the network and host portions. (correct)
- To encrypt data during transmission.
- To assign dynamic IP addresses to devices.
Which of the following is an example of a private IPv4 address?
Which of the following is an example of a private IPv4 address?
- 192.0.2.1
- 172.16.5.4 (correct)
- 8.8.8.8
- 255.255.255.255
What class of IPv4 address has the range of 128.0.0.0 to 191.255.255.255?
What class of IPv4 address has the range of 128.0.0.0 to 191.255.255.255?
- Class A
- Class B (correct)
- Class D
- Class C
What does CIDR stand for and what is its purpose?
What does CIDR stand for and what is its purpose?
Which IP address type is used for communication from one device to all devices on a network?
Which IP address type is used for communication from one device to all devices on a network?
Which of the following describes dynamic IP addressing?
Which of the following describes dynamic IP addressing?
What is the purpose of ICMP in networking?
What is the purpose of ICMP in networking?
What type of IP address is associated with auto-configuration when DHCP fails?
What type of IP address is associated with auto-configuration when DHCP fails?
How do you convert the binary number 1010 to decimal?
How do you convert the binary number 1010 to decimal?
Which of the following is an example of a multicast address?
Which of the following is an example of a multicast address?
Which of the following best describes the network portion of an IPv4 address?
Which of the following best describes the network portion of an IPv4 address?
What is the valid range for Class C IPv4 addresses?
What is the valid range for Class C IPv4 addresses?
In CIDR notation, what does the suffix /24 indicate about the subnet mask?
In CIDR notation, what does the suffix /24 indicate about the subnet mask?
Which of the following types of addresses allows communication to multiple specified devices on a network?
Which of the following types of addresses allows communication to multiple specified devices on a network?
Which of the following IP address ranges is categorized as a private address?
Which of the following IP address ranges is categorized as a private address?
What does a loopback address allow for when assigned to a device?
What does a loopback address allow for when assigned to a device?
Which of the following is a characteristic of static IP addressing?
Which of the following is a characteristic of static IP addressing?
Which process involves dividing a larger network into smaller sub-networks?
Which process involves dividing a larger network into smaller sub-networks?
How do you convert the decimal number 15 to binary?
How do you convert the decimal number 15 to binary?
Flashcards
IPv4 Address Structure
IPv4 Address Structure
32-bit binary address, divided into 4 octets (e.g., 192.168.1.1). Each octet represents a portion of the address (network or host).
Subnet Mask
Subnet Mask
Indicates the boundary between network and host parts of an IPv4 address.
Unicast Address
Unicast Address
IPv4 address for one-to-one communication between devices.
Private IP Addresses
Private IP Addresses
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CIDR Notation
CIDR Notation
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Subnetting
Subnetting
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ICMP
ICMP
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Ping
Ping
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Static IP
Static IP
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Public IP Address
Public IP Address
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IPv4 Address
IPv4 Address
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Network Portion
Network Portion
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Host Portion
Host Portion
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Broadcast Address
Broadcast Address
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Public IP
Public IP
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Private IP
Private IP
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Study Notes
IPv4 Addressing Fundamentals
- IPv4 addresses are 32-bit binary numbers, organized in four octets (e.g., 192.168.1.1).
- Each address consists of a network portion (identifying the network) and a host portion (identifying the device).
- The subnet mask defines the boundary between network and host portions;
/24is equivalent to255.255.255.0.
Address Types
- Unicast: One-to-one communication.
- Broadcast: One-to-all communication (e.g.,
255.255.255.255). - Multicast: One-to-a-group communication (e.g.,
224.0.0.0to239.255.255.255).
IP Address Categories
- Public Addresses: Routable on the internet.
- Private Addresses: Not routable externally; used internally within networks.
- Ranges:
10.0.0.0/8172.16.0.0/12192.168.0.0/16
- Ranges:
- Special Use Addresses:
- Loopback (127.0.0.0/8): For testing local network stack.
- Link-Local (169.254.0.0/16): Auto-configured when DHCP fails.
- Test-Net (192.0.2.0/24): Reserved for teaching purposes.
IPv4 Address Classes
- Class A: Large networks (
0.0.0.0to127.255.255.255). - Class B: Medium networks (
128.0.0.0to191.255.255.255). - Class C: Small networks (
192.0.0.0to223.255.255.255). (Note: These classes are less commonly used due to CIDR)
CIDR and Subnetting
- CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing): Allows flexible subnetting using prefixes like
/20. - Subnetting: Dividing a large network into smaller, more manageable sub-networks improving IP usage efficiency.
ICMP and Connectivity Verification
- ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol): Used for diagnostic tools (ping, traceroute).
- Messages: Example messages include: confirming host status, destination unreachable, and time exceeded.
- Testing Tools:
- Ping: Tests basic connectivity to local and remote hosts.
- Traceroute: Shows the path a packet takes and delay associated with it.
Number Conversions
- Binary to Decimal: Determine each bit's value using powers of 2.
- Decimal to Binary: Subtract the largest power of 2 less than the number and repeat.
Practical Usage
- Static IP: Fixed IP address assigned permanently to a device (e.g., servers, printers).
- Dynamic IP: IP address automatically assigned by DHCP, potentially changing with lease expiration.
Study Focus
- Mastering subnet mask calculation and prefix values is essential (e.g.,
/24to255.255.255.0). - Differentiating between types of IP addresses like public, private, unicast, broadcast, and multicast is crucial.
- Practicing ping and traceroute effectively is key to testing network connections.
- Subnetting improves IP address management by optimizing resource allocation.
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