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IP Addresses of Elements
General Introduction to IP
IP: Internet Protocol is the method or protocol
by which data is sent from one host to
another host (elements) in the network.
IP Address: Each host (element ) on the
network has at least an IP address that
uniquely identifies it from other hosts on the
network.
IP Structure: An IP address has four parts
(quadrants) separated by dots
(xxxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx)
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General Introduction to IP
Parts of an IP: Every IP can be a identified as
TWO parts, one is Network part and another is
Host Part.
Network Part: Can be used to identify on
which network a host is connected.
Host Part: Used to identify the host in the
network, and should be unique when resides
in the same network.
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General Introduction to IP
Components associated with IP: Net
Mask.
General Introduction to IP
IP address: 192.168.10.11
Network Mask: 255.255.255.0
General Introduction to IP
Network
Elements in IP Network:
LAN Ethernet Card (NIC)
Ethernet Cable
Switch/Router
General Introduction to IP
Network
Network Interface Controller:
It is a hardware
General Introduction to IP
Network
Switch: A switch serves as a controller, enabling
Ethernet Switch
Ethernet Switch: In our m/c we are using unmanaged
Ethernet Switch. So in general, its not designed to be
configured, so you don't have to worry about installing or
setting it up correctly. That is any element supporting IP
can be connected to any port.