What is a Network Address?

Network Address

                                      - it is more commonly known as IP (Internet Protocol) Address.

                            - it is the numeric address of a computer connected to the network.

                            - is a set of numbers, called as "octets" or "dotted decimal" notation, that identifies any network device.

 Example:

IP Versions

1. IPv4- IP version 4- is the standard version

2. IPv6- IP version 6- is the advanced version

IPv4- Internet Protocol Version 4

IPv4 addresses are canonically represented in dotted- decimal notation, which consists of four decimal numbers, each ranging from 0 to 255, separated by dots, e.g., 172.16.254.1. Each part represents a group of 8 bits (octet) of the address.

Binary numbers ( 0 and 1 )- the only numbers that the computer understands.

Classes of IP Addresses

Class A- 1 to 126

Class B- 128 to 191

Class C- 192 to 223

Class D- 224 to 239

Class E- 240 to 255

Note:

         127- loop back function of a network

         Class D- is for multicast

         Class E- reserved for future or experimental purposes

Typical home networks use IP addresses that start with 192.168.

Creating IP Address

1. Right click My Network Places.

2. Click Properties.

3. Right click Local Area Connection.

4. Click Properties.

5. Click TCP/IP.

6. Click Properties.

• Obtain an IP address automatically
• Use the following IP address:

                IP Address:                                       

                Subnet Mask:                                           

7. Click OK.

IP Configuration

1. Click Start Button.

2. Click Run.

3. Type cmd.

4. Type ipconfig.

5. Type ping(IP Address).

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