IP Addressing

An IP address is like a digital postal code—it helps guide data packets to their intended destinations across the Internet.

An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical label assigned to a device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. Let’s break it down:

1. Network Interface Identification: An IP address serves as a unique identifier for a network interface (such as a computer, smartphone, or router) within a network. It’s like a digital nameplate that distinguishes one device from another.
2. Location Addressing: Additionally, an IP address provides information about the location of the device in the network. Think of it as an address that helps establish a path to reach that specific device.
   • IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4): The most common type of IP address is based on a 32-bit number, such as 192.0.2.1.
   • IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6): Due to the growth of the Internet and the depletion of available IPv4 addresses, a newer version of IP was standardized in 1998. IPv6 uses 128 bits for the IP address, represented as something like 2001:db8:0:1234:0:567:8:1.

Here are some resources this I found helpful in learning any concept related to IP addressing, subnet masking, etc.

• Binary Game – By Cisco learning Network

• Binary Bonanza! Game

• NetworkChuck- You SUCK at Subnetting – YouTube Playlist

• Practice Subnetting IPv4