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Which function is NOT performed by the TCP/IP protocol suite?
Which function is NOT performed by the TCP/IP protocol suite?
What are the two versions of Internet Protocol installed by default in TCP/IP?
What are the two versions of Internet Protocol installed by default in TCP/IP?
Which component is primarily responsible for resolving domain names to IP addresses in TCP/IP?
Which component is primarily responsible for resolving domain names to IP addresses in TCP/IP?
Which is NOT a type of IPv6 address?
Which is NOT a type of IPv6 address?
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Which aspect of TCP/IP is related to ensuring the reliable delivery of packets?
Which aspect of TCP/IP is related to ensuring the reliable delivery of packets?
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Which unit of data is used at the Transport-layer for TCP communication?
Which unit of data is used at the Transport-layer for TCP communication?
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What is the primary role of a MAC address in a network?
What is the primary role of a MAC address in a network?
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Which statement correctly describes the role of IP in networking?
Which statement correctly describes the role of IP in networking?
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What distinguishes TCP from UDP regarding data transmission?
What distinguishes TCP from UDP regarding data transmission?
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Which of the following is true about the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)?
Which of the following is true about the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)?
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What information does a router primarily use from an IP packet to determine the routing path?
What information does a router primarily use from an IP packet to determine the routing path?
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In an IPv4 address, how many bits are allocated for the network ID as determined by the subnet mask?
In an IPv4 address, how many bits are allocated for the network ID as determined by the subnet mask?
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What method is used by computers to calculate the network ID from an IP address?
What method is used by computers to calculate the network ID from an IP address?
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How is an IPv4 address represented?
How is an IPv4 address represented?
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What range of values can each octet in an IPv4 address hold?
What range of values can each octet in an IPv4 address hold?
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The binary operation of 1 AND 1 results in a value of 0.
The binary operation of 1 AND 1 results in a value of 0.
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Class B IP addresses can have a first octet value between 128 and 191.
Class B IP addresses can have a first octet value between 128 and 191.
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The binary conversion of the decimal number 125 results in 10011101.
The binary conversion of the decimal number 125 results in 10011101.
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Private IP addresses in Class C can be routed across the Internet.
Private IP addresses in Class C can be routed across the Internet.
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The logical AND operation between the IP address 172.31.100.6 and a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0 results in 172.31.0.0.
The logical AND operation between the IP address 172.31.100.6 and a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0 results in 172.31.0.0.
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TCP/IP is a suite of protocols designed solely for web page delivery.
TCP/IP is a suite of protocols designed solely for web page delivery.
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Both IPv4 and IPv6 versions are installed by default on Windows computers that use TCP/IP.
Both IPv4 and IPv6 versions are installed by default on Windows computers that use TCP/IP.
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is used for static IP address assignments in TCP/IP.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is used for static IP address assignments in TCP/IP.
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The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is concerned with converting logical IP addresses to physical MAC addresses.
The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is concerned with converting logical IP addresses to physical MAC addresses.
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The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is not a part of the TCP/IP protocol suite.
The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is not a part of the TCP/IP protocol suite.
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Supernetting reallocates bits from the host portion of an IP address to the network portion.
Supernetting reallocates bits from the host portion of an IP address to the network portion.
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In IP address configuration, all hosts on the same physical network must have a unique network ID in their IP addresses.
In IP address configuration, all hosts on the same physical network must have a unique network ID in their IP addresses.
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A subnet mask is not required for every IP address configuration.
A subnet mask is not required for every IP address configuration.
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You can assign an IP address where all the host ID bits are binary 1.
You can assign an IP address where all the host ID bits are binary 1.
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Route summarization and supernetting are terms that refer to the same concept in networking.
Route summarization and supernetting are terms that refer to the same concept in networking.
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Study Notes
TCP/IP Overview
- TCP/IP is a network protocol suite designed to deliver packets across networks of any size
- It's a suite of protocols handling tasks like logical addressing, address resolution, name resolution, dynamic address assignment, efficient packet delivery, and packet sequencing.
TCP/IP Components
- TCP/IP is the default protocol on Windows systems (IPv4 and IPv6).
- TCP/IP-related protocols include DNS, DHCP, TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, ARP, ICMP, and ICMPv6.
TCP/IP Communication
- A DNS request is sent when a user opens a web page to resolve the website name into an IP address.
- The client determines if the target IP address is on the same network or a different one.
General Network Terms
- MAC address: the physical address for a network interface card (NIC)
- Frame: a formatted unit of data ready for the network medium
- Packet: the network layer data unit used in IPv4 and IPv6
- Segment: the transport layer data unit used by TCP and UDP
The Role of TCP and UDP
- TCP and UDP headers determine the destination application for data
- TCP and UDP use port numbers to identify source and destination application layer protocols
- IANA assigns port numbers to well-known network services
IPv4 Addresses
- IP addresses are 32-bit numbers divided into four 8-bit octets (0-255).
- Subnet masks (also 32-bit) determine network and host IDs.
IPv4 Addresses - Example
- 192.168.14.250 equals 11000000.10101000.0001110.11111010
- 255.255.255.0 equals 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000
Binary Math
- Computers determine network IDs via a logical AND operation between the IP address and the subnet mask.
- 0 AND 0 = 0, 1 AND 0 = 0, 0 AND 1 = 0, 1 AND 1 = 1
IP Operation
- IP performs logical addressing, efficient packet delivery, and provides information necessary for packet routing.
Logical Addressing
- TCP/IP uses both logical (IP) and physical (MAC) addresses for communication.
- IP addresses primarily identify the network a computer is connected to.
- IP packets always include source and destination IP addresses.
Packet Routing
- Routing packets is a key IP responsibility
- Routers use destination IP addresses to determine the best path for delivery
IP Address Classes
- Classes A, B, and C are for hosts, with defined ranges for the first octet.
- Class A: First octet 1-127
- Class B: First octet 128-191
- Class C: First octet 192-223
- Class D: Reserved for multicasting (224-239)
- Class E: Reserved for experimental use (240-255)
Private IP Addresses
- Reserved IP addresses are for private networks unreachable directly via the internet
- Private classes: 10/8, 172.16/12, and 192.168/16
Private IP Addresses (cont'd)
- Link-local addresses (APIPA) are automatically assigned (169.254.1.0- 169.254.254.255)
Network Address Translation
- NAT enables organizations to utilize private IP addresses while connected to the internet.
- The NAT translates private addresses into public ones, allowing private networks to access the internet.
Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)
- CIDR uses IP addresses without default subnet masks
- Formatted as A.B.C.D/n, where n represents bits in the subnet mask
Broadcast Domains
- A broadcast domain defines devices that receive broadcast packets
- Broadcasts are packets addressed to all computers on a network.
- TCP/IP communication heavily relies on broadcast packets (DHCP, ARP)
Subnetting
- Subnetting re-allocates bits from the host portion to the network portion of an IP address, creating smaller address spaces
- Used to divide a large network into smaller subnetworks or conserve IP addresses
- Formula: 2^n, where n = number of bits re-allocated
Calculating a Subnet Mask
- Ensure sufficient host bits for assigning to computers on each subnet
- Use the formula 2^n - 2, with n representing the host bit count in the subnet mask.
A Pattern Emerges (Table 2)
- Shows subnetwork numbers and addresses in binary.
Determining Host Addresses (Table 3)
- Provides the range of valid host addresses for each subnet in binary and decimal.
Another Subnet Mask Example (Figure 3)
- Illustrates how different subnets can exist within a larger network
Supernetting
- Supernetting aggregates smaller subnets for streamlined routing tables.
- Reallocates network ID portion of an IP address to accommodate a larger supernet
Configuring IPv4 Addresses
- Every IP configuration must include a subnet mask
- All hosts on the same physical network must have the same network ID
- Host IDs must be unique within any given network
- An IP address cannot have all host ID bits as 0 and 1
Configuring Multiple IP Addresses
- Windows allows multiple IP addresses per network connection
- Multi-address configuration is useful for computers hosting services accessible through different addresses
Configuring the Default Gateway
- Almost all IP configurations use a default gateway
- Its address must match the host's network ID.
- Multiple gateways are possible
Using Multihomed Servers
- Multihomed servers have multiple NICs each attached to a distinct IP network
- Provides access to internal and external users
- Serves as a router or VPN server
Using the route Command
- Windows computers maintain a routing table indicating packet destinations
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route printdisplays the table sorted in 5 columns (Network Destination, Netmask, Gateway, Interface, Metric)
IP Configuration Command-Line Tools
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netsh, PowerShell cmdlets,ipconfig,ping,arp,tracert,nslookupare used to manage IP configurations and verify connectivity.
Using netsh
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netsh.exeis a command-line utility for displaying or modifying network configurations
Using PowerShell Cmdlets
- PowerShell cmdlets allow for viewing and modifying IP settings.
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Get-NetIPConfigurationfor network interface information. -
Get-NetIPAddressfor detailed IP address configuration. -
Set-NetIPInterfacefor configuring DHCP client, "wake on LAN", and router settings. -
Set-DnsClientServerAddressfor setting DNS server addresses for the DNS client.
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Using ipconfig
- Used primarily (but not exclusively) to display IP address settings.
- Available options include
/all,/release,/renew,/displaydns,/flushdns, and/registerdns.
Using ping
- Used to check connectivity between two computers by sending ICMP echo request packets
-
/? displays options for pings.
Using arp
- Displays and modifies the ARP cache, listing IP addresses and corresponding MAC addresses.
- Has options for displaying (
-a,-g), deleting entries (-d) and adding static ARP entries (-s).
Using tracert
- Displays the route packets take between computers
- Starts with a TTL of 1, increasing until the destination computer is reached.
- Useful for diagnosing and troubleshooting routing topologies.
Using nslookup
- Employed in interactive and command mode to check for and debug DNS operations
- Typing
hostin interactive mode displays the host's address.
IPv6 Overview
- IPv4's address space is limited which has driven the development of IPv6
- IPv6 addresses are fundamentally different than IPv4 addresses in their format and design
IPv6 Address Structure
- IPv6 addresses employ 128 bits (in contrast to IPv4's 32 bits).
- Hexadecimal representation with colons separating 16-bit segments.
Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6
- Dual IP layer design allows for concurrent IPv4 and IPv6 functionalities
- Related methodologies include IPv6-over-IPv4 tunneling, ISATAP, and 6to4, for seamless transition.
Dual IP Layer Architecture
- Dual IP architecture enables direct communication between IPv4 and IPv6 devices using native packet types.
- Tunneling is also possible to adapt IPv6 packets to IPv4-based network environments
IPv6-over-IPv4 Tunneling
- A network protocol that facilitates the transmission of non-compatible packets by encapsulating them in compatible headers.
Intra-Site Automatic Tunnel Addressing Protocol (ISATAP)
- Protocol that facilitates IPv6 networking across an IPv4 network using dual IP layer hosts.
6to4 Tunneling
- An automatic IPv6-over-IPv4 tunneling protocol that enables connectivity, primarily between routers.
Teredo tunneling
- An automatic IPv6-over-IPv4 protocol which solves the issue that hosts may not have a public IP address for 6to4, and is able to traverse firewalls.
Summary of important topics
- TCP/IP overview, components, and communication details
- IPv4 addressing, binary math, subnetting, IP classes, reserved addresses, private IPs, and NAT
- IPv6 overview, address structure, transition methods to IPv6 (dual IP layer architecture, IPv6-over-IPv4 tunneling,ISATAP, 6to4, Teredo)
- Important command-line tools (
netsh, PowerShell,ipconfig,ping,arp,tracert,nslookup) for IP configuration and diagnostics.
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Explore the TCP/IP protocol suite, which is essential for delivering network packets across various networks. This quiz covers the fundamental components of TCP/IP, communication processes, general network terms, and more, providing a comprehensive understanding of how networks operate.
