IPv4 Flashcards
ip address
unique address on a network
subnet mask
used by local device to determine what subnet its on
default gateway
an address used to send data outside the network
what is the ipv4 loop back address
127.0.0.1 can range to 127.255.255.254
what osi layer is a ipv4 address
layer 3`
how many bits are in a ipv4
32 bits
what is a DHCP
dynamic host configuration protocol- automatic assigns address to devices on a network
what is a apipa
automatic private ip address - can only communicate with local devices no internet
169.254.0.1 - 169.254.255.254
how many devices does ipv4 support
4.29 billion
what is NAT
networking address translation - used to increase number of devices
what class is
10.0.0.0-10.255.255.255
class A private
what class is
172.16.0.0-172.31.255.255
class b private
what class is 192.168.0.0-192.168.255.255
class c private
a subnet mask is made up of
a continue series of ones one the left and zeros on right