IP Addresses Flashcards
1
Q
What is an IP address?
A
A unique identifier for a device on a network, usually written in dot decimal notation.
2
Q
What are the two main parts of an IP address?
A
Network identifier and host identifier
3
Q
what is the subnet mask?
A
32 bit number that determines which part of the IP address is the network ID and which is the host ID
4
Q
How does subnet masking work?
A
A bitwise AND operation between the IP address and subnet mask gives the network ID; a bitwise NAND gives the host ID
