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What is IP Address ?

IP address stands for “Internet Protocol address.”


An IP address, or Internet Protocol address, is a
series of numbers that identifies any device on
network. The internet protocols manage the
process of assigning each unique device its own IP
address. There are two main types: IPv4 and IPv6,
each serving di erent purposes in networking.
Type of IP Address
IPv4(Internet Protocol Version 4) :-
An IPv4 IP address (Internet Protocol version 4 address) is a unique 32-bit number used to
identify a device on a network, typically written in a dotted-decimal format with four octets
(groups of 8 bits) separated by periods, where each octet can range from 0 to 255.
192.168.1.10: This is a common private IP address used on home networks.

IPv6(Internet Vesion Protocol 6):-


An IPv6 IP address is a 128-bit numerical label used to identify a device on an Internet Protocol
Version 6 (IPv6) network, o ering a significantly larger address space compared to the older
IPv4 standard, allowing for a vast number of unique addresses for connected devices.
Full format: 2001:0db8:3333:4444:5555:6666:7777:8888
Classes of IP Address
IP addresses are divided into five classes, each with a di erent range of values and uses :
CLASS-A :- Class-A Used for large networks with many devices, such as enterprises. The first
octet of a Class A address is between 1 and 126.

CLASS-B :- Used for medium-sized networks, such as schools, universities, and


businesses.The first octet of a Class B address is between 128 and 191.

CLASS-C :- Used for small networks, such as home networks and small o ces.The first
octet of a Class C address is between 192 and 223.
CLASS-D :- Used for multicasting.The first octet of a Class D address is between 224 and 239
Used for experimental purposes, and is not available for use by end users. The
CLASS-E :- first octet of a Class E address is between 240 and 255.
What is the purpose of an IP address?
The purpose of an IP address is to handle the connection between devices that send and
receive information across a network. The IP address uniquely identifies every device on the
internet; without one, there’s no way to contact them. IP addresses allow computing devices
(such as PCs and tablets) to communicate with destinations like websites and streaming
services, and they let websites know who is connecting.
IP Address Allocation
Three types of IP address allocations are used by DHCP when assigning IP addresses to
DHCP clients:
Static :- A fixed IP address is manually assigned to a device,
and it remains the same over time. This method is often used
for network infrastructure devices that need to be reliably
accessible
Dynamic :- A temporary IP address is automatically
assigned to a device when it connects to a network. This
method is ideal for accommodating a large number of
devices that are only temporarily connected to the
network.
Manual :- A manual allocation is used by system
administrators to allocate fixed IP addresses to certain
hosts.
FUTURE OF IP ADDRESSING
The future of IP addressing is evolving with the rise of IPv6 due to the increasing
number of devices. Understanding the transition from IPv4 to IPv6 is essential for
future-proofing your network.
The benefit of IPv6 is that individual devices have their own address. This simplifies data transmission
and frees up router resources so that they can move data as opposed to checking packet integrity. In
addition, the fact that IPv6 encrypts tra c and providesVPN-likeprotection for internet tra c makes it
more secure.

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