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Which IP address is always assigned to a network address?
Which IP address is always assigned to a network address?
- 223.1.9.1 (correct)
- 223.1.3.27
- 223.1.1.4
- 223.1.7.1
In subnetting, what is the purpose of setting host bits to all 0s in a subnet mask?
In subnetting, what is the purpose of setting host bits to all 0s in a subnet mask?
- Creating subnets
- Assigning IP addresses to hosts
- Identifying the broadcast address
- Identifying the network address (correct)
What does a subnet mask do?
What does a subnet mask do?
- Identifies the broadcast address
- Separates the IP address into network and host addresses (correct)
- Identifies the network address
- Assigns IP addresses to hosts
For an ISP wanting to create four subnets from 141.165.34.64/26, what would be the prefix for one of the subnets?
For an ISP wanting to create four subnets from 141.165.34.64/26, what would be the prefix for one of the subnets?
When subnetting an IP address space, which address is always assigned to a broadcast address?
When subnetting an IP address space, which address is always assigned to a broadcast address?
Why is having a 'no guarantees' service on the network layer beneficial?
Why is having a 'no guarantees' service on the network layer beneficial?
What is a key advantage of pushing the implementation of reliable delivery mechanisms to the end systems?
What is a key advantage of pushing the implementation of reliable delivery mechanisms to the end systems?
What is the primary aim of IP addressing according to the text?
What is the primary aim of IP addressing according to the text?
What responsibility does forwarding have at the network layer?
What responsibility does forwarding have at the network layer?
Why is having a reliable and efficient network layer important for data centers and content distribution networks?
Why is having a reliable and efficient network layer important for data centers and content distribution networks?
What kind of network would be required in war time historically?
What kind of network would be required in war time historically?
In the subnetting example provided, what is the prefix for Subnet 2?
In the subnetting example provided, what is the prefix for Subnet 2?
Based on the ISP's block allocation, what would be the next public IP address after 200.23.16.0/23?
Based on the ISP's block allocation, what would be the next public IP address after 200.23.16.0/23?
What is the total number of subnets created by the ISP from its address space in the provided example?
What is the total number of subnets created by the ISP from its address space in the provided example?
How many addresses does Subnet 3 require in the subnetting example?
How many addresses does Subnet 3 require in the subnetting example?
From where do organizations get their pool of public IP addresses according to the text?
From where do organizations get their pool of public IP addresses according to the text?
How are end hosts like desktops and laptops assigned IP addresses?
How are end hosts like desktops and laptops assigned IP addresses?
What is the prefix for Subnet 4 in the subnetting example?
What is the prefix for Subnet 4 in the subnetting example?
What is the main function of access routers in assigning IP addresses?
What is the main function of access routers in assigning IP addresses?
Which protocol is involved in assigning IP addresses to end hosts?
Which protocol is involved in assigning IP addresses to end hosts?
What does a DHCP client do when connecting to a network?
What does a DHCP client do when connecting to a network?
Why is dynamic allocation of IP addresses beneficial?
Why is dynamic allocation of IP addresses beneficial?
In the DHCP client-server scenario, what is the role of the DHCP server?
In the DHCP client-server scenario, what is the role of the DHCP server?
What is a key advantage of Network Address Translation (NAT) as mentioned in the text?
What is a key advantage of Network Address Translation (NAT) as mentioned in the text?
In a NAT translation table, what information is maintained according to the text?
In a NAT translation table, what information is maintained according to the text?
What role does a NAT router play in outgoing datagrams according to the text?
What role does a NAT router play in outgoing datagrams according to the text?
Why do remote clients/servers respond using the NAT IP address and new port number as the destination address according to the text?
Why do remote clients/servers respond using the NAT IP address and new port number as the destination address according to the text?
Which action does a NAT router take when a reply arrives with a destination address matching its configuration?
Which action does a NAT router take when a reply arrives with a destination address matching its configuration?
What purpose does maintaining mappings in a NAT translation table serve as per the text?
What purpose does maintaining mappings in a NAT translation table serve as per the text?
