Computer networks notes
The Structure of an IP Address
Octets, dotted-quad notation, and why IPv4 is exactly 32 bits. Every section is a drawn page beside a clear written explanation, about 6 minutes in all.
- Chapter 2 of 31
- About 6 minutes
- 6 sections
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In this chapter
- What is an IP address?
- Dotted-quad notation
- Each part is an octet
- An octet in binary
- Why IPv4 is 32 bits
- IPv4 vs IPv6 (a quick note)
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