Misc Flashcards
IP Address
unique ID assigned to every node in TCP/IP model
IP packet in frames never changes
MAC Address
Hardcoded into NIC
48 bits
First half manufactured unique ID
Network Interface Card (NIC)
use MAC address
decides process of frame
breaks into frames
Unicast and Broadcast
NIC keeps MAC address to return= unicast
computer doesn’t know who its sending to = broadcast
FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF
Port Number
Unique to individual apps. 1st number: in packet= port number 2nd number: how data gets back Upto 1024- reserved direct packets traffic between source and destination.
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
connection orientated conversation. ensures data get to you complete.
2 pieces: sequencing number: reassemble everything
Acknowledgment number: talk to other computer and say got it.
move data between computers
User Data Protocol (UDP)
not connection oriented. its wireless