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What is a key feature of the IPv4 protocol?
What is a key feature of the IPv4 protocol?
Which of the following fields in an IPv4 packet serves as an integrity check for the header?
Which of the following fields in an IPv4 packet serves as an integrity check for the header?
When a host determines that the destination is remote, what action does it take?
When a host determines that the destination is remote, what action does it take?
What improvement does IPv6 offer over IPv4 concerning address capacity?
What improvement does IPv6 offer over IPv4 concerning address capacity?
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What is the purpose of the 'Flow Label' field in an IPv6 packet?
What is the purpose of the 'Flow Label' field in an IPv6 packet?
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Which routing method requires manual configuration and may need updates when the network changes?
Which routing method requires manual configuration and may need updates when the network changes?
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What is not a feature of ICMP?
What is not a feature of ICMP?
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In the context of routers, what does the term 'Default Route' refer to?
In the context of routers, what does the term 'Default Route' refer to?
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Study Notes
Network Layer Overview
- OSI Layer 3 facilitates end-to-end communication across multiple networks (routing).
- Key protocols include IPv4, IPv6, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF), and ICMP.
IPv4 Characteristics
- Connectionless: No established session before data transmission.
- Best Effort (Unreliable): No guarantee of packet delivery.
- Media Independent: Operates across various physical media (copper, fiber, wireless).
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IPv4 Packet Fields:
- Version (4 bits = 0100 identifying IPv4)
- DS or DiffServ (Quality of Service priority)
- TTL (Time to Live; decrements at each router)
- Protocol (identifies the next layer; e.g., 6 = TCP, 17 = UDP)
- Source & Destination IPs (32-bit addresses)
- Header Checksum (header integrity check)
IPv6 Improvements
- 128-bit addresses (significantly more than IPv4).
- Simplified header (fixed 40 bytes).
- Eliminates need for Network Address Translation (NAT) due to extensive address space.
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IPv6 Packet Fields:
- Version (4 bits = 0110)
- Traffic Class (similar to DiffServ)
- Flow Label (for specific QoS handling)
- Payload Length
- Next Header (similar to IPv4 Protocol field)
- Hop Limit (similar to IPv4 TTL)
- Source & Destination 128-bit IPv6 addresses
Host Routing Decisions
- A host's routing table determines packet destination:
- Local network: Sent directly.
- Remote network: Forwarded to the default gateway (router).
- Default Gateway: Router interface on the same network as the host; used for routing to other networks.
Router Packet Forwarding
- Routers use routing tables to forward packets:
- Directly connected networks: Learned from active interfaces.
- Remote networks: Learned through static routes or dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP).
- Default route: For unknown destinations ("gateway of last resort").
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Routing Types:
- Static Routing: Manually configured routes; require updates for network changes.
- Dynamic Routing: Routers automatically share info and adjust to changes in network topology.
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Test your knowledge on the Network Layer of the OSI model, focusing on key protocols like IPv4 and IPv6. This quiz will cover characteristics, packet fields, and improvements of each protocol. Use this opportunity to solidify your understanding of routing and end-to-end communication.
