Client Side Network Configuration Flashcards
Which numbering system is most used in computers and electronic systems?
Binary is the number system that computers and most electronic systems use. Because these systems work on electricity, there are only two states, on and off. This is represented using the numbers 1 and 0.
Which values does the hexadecimal numbering system use?
A base-16 number system that consists of the decimal numbers 0-9 and also uses letters A-F to represent values 10-15.
What is a physical address? Logical address?
Network addresses assigned by software. (logical address)
How many bits is an IPv4 address?
A 32-bit logical address that consists of four decimal numbers separated by a dot that can range from 0 to 255 (ex. 192.168.1.50).
How many bits is an IPv6 address?
A 128-bit address made up of eight 16-bit blocks.
How can an IPv6 address be shortened?
Removing the zeros and simplifying the address (address compression
Decimal Numbering System
The decimal numbering system is the most used number system across the world. Decimal is a base-10 number system that consists of the digits 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9.
Binary Numbering System
Binary is the number system that computers and most electronic systems use. Because these systems work on electricity, there are only two states, on and off. This is represented using the numbers 1 and 0.
Hexadecimal Numbering System
A base-16 number system that consists of the decimal numbers 0-9 and also uses letters A-F to represent values 10-15.
MAC address
A 48-bit physical address that is a unique identifier for all network adapters.
Logical address
Network addresses assigned by software.
IPv4 address
A 32-bit logical address that consists of four decimal numbers separated by a dot that can range from 0 to 255 (ex. 192.168.1.50).
Subnet mask
Used to identify which octets in the IPv4 address are the host ID and which are the network ID.
Default gateway
Responsible for forwarding data packets to destinations outside of the network.
IPv4 address class
Identifies the range of IP addresses and the default subnet mask used for the range.
Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)
A feature that allows a device to automatically assign itself an IP address on the 169.254.0.0 network when a DHCP server or manual configuration is unavailable.
IPv6 address
A 128-bit address made up of eight 16-bit blocks.
Unicast address
An address assigned to a single interface for the purpose of allowing one host to send and receive data. Packets sent to a unicast address are delivered to the interface identified by that address.
Multicast address
An address that represents a dynamic group of hosts. Packets sent to a multicast address are sent to all interfaces identified by that address.
Anycast address
A unicast address that is assigned to more than one interface, typically belonging to different hosts.
