Module 5: Number Systems Flashcards
What is binary addressing used for in computer networking?
Binary addressing is used to identify hosts, servers, and network equipment in computer networking.
Host, servers, and network equipment using binary addressing to identify each other
How many bits are in each octet of an IP address, and how are they separated?
Each octet in IP addressing contains 8 bits (or 1 byte) separated by a period (dot).
Why is it necessary to convert IPv4 addresses from decimal to binary?
Routers and computers only understand binary, while humans work in decimal. Therefore, it is necessary to convert IPv4 addresses from decimal to binary so that routers and computers can understand and process the information correctly.
What is hexadecimal
Hexadecimal is based in sixteen numbering system, using the digits 0 through 9 and letters A to F
How long are IPv6 addresses and how are they represented?
IPv6 addresses are 128 bits in length and every 4 bits is represented by a single hexadecimal digit, resulting in a total of 32 hexadecimal values.
What is a Hextet
A hextet is a group of four hexadecimal digits in an IPv6 address. It represents a 16-bit segment of the 128-bit IPv6 address. There are a total of 32 hextets in an IPv6 address, separated by colons.
