IP handling

Question 1

What are the parts of an IP address?

Answer 1

• Network Part (First few bits)

- Host ID (remaining bits)

Question 2

What is subnetting?

Answer 2

Dividing up hosts on a network to make administration easier and routing more efficient

Question 3

What was IP v6 introduced?

Answer 3

IP v4 was running out of addresses

Question 4

What is a routable IP address?

Answer 4

globally unique IP address and can be addressed to by any other computer on the internet

Question 5

What is a non-routable IP address?

Answer 5

An IP address that can only be accessed on a local network

Question 6

What does Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol do?

Answer 6

DHCP automatically assigns a dynamic IP address and other networking configuration to a computer attempting to use a network

Question 7

What is NAT and why is it used?

Answer 7

National Address Translation. Translates a Private IP address into a public one.

Question 8

What is port forwarding?

Answer 8

Allows a remote service to access a specific client on a private network i.e. an online game