IP Flashcards
1
Q
What is the task of the internet protocol?
A
Task of delivering packets from the source host to the destination host solely based on the IP addresses in the packet headers.
2
Q
What are two things that IP defines?
A
- Packet structures that encapsulate the data to be delivered.
- Addressing methods used to label the datagram with source and destination information.
3
Q
What are three things IP is responsible for?
A
- Addressing host interfaces.
- Encapsulating data into datagrams.
- Routing datagrams from a source host interface to a destination host interface across one or more IP networks.
4
Q
What is a datagram?
A
A basic transfer unit associated with packet-switched networks.
5
Q
How are datagrams typically structured?
A
With header and payload sections.
6
Q
What is in the datagram header?
A
Source IP address, destination IP address, and other metadata needed for routing and delivery.
7
Q
What is IP addressing?
A
Assignment of IP addresses and associated parameters to host interfaces.