Classful Addressing (Part 2) | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Learn about the different classes of IPv4 addresses, the purpose of subnet masks, and how they determine network and host portions.

Key Insights

• 👀 The various classes of IPv4 address are Class A, B, C, D, and E, with each class having a specific range defined by the first octet.
• 💡 The subnet mask is a parameter accompanying an IP address that determines the network and host portions of the address.
• 🔍 With the subnet mask, we can identify devices belonging to the same network or different networks.
• 👥 Class A addresses have a default subnet mask of 255.0.0.0, with the first octet representing the network portion and the remaining three octets representing the host portion.
• 📊 Class A addresses can have a maximum of 128 networks and approximately 16,777,214 hosts per network.
• 🌐 Class B addresses have a default subnet mask of 255.255.0.0, with the first two octets representing the network portion and the remaining two octets representing the host portion.
• 📈 Class B addresses can have a maximum of 16,384 networks and approximately 65,534 hosts per network.
• 💻 Class C addresses have a default subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, with the first three octets representing the network portion and the last octet representing the host portion.
• 🌍 Class C addresses can have a maximum of 2,097,152 networks and approximately 254 hosts per network.

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Questions & Answers

Q: What is the purpose of subnet masks in IPv4 addressing?

Subnet masks are used to determine the network and host portions of an IP address, allowing for identification of devices within a network. They provide information about who is in the network.

Q: How are IPv4 addresses classified into different classes?

IPv4 addresses are classified into different classes (A, B, C, D, and E) based on the range of values in the first octet. Each class has a different network and host portion configuration.

Q: How does a subnet mask define the network and host portions of an IP address?

A subnet mask provides information on where to look for the network and host portions within an IP address. It does not carry the actual network or host portion, but guides in determining them.

Q: Can devices with IP addresses from different networks communicate directly with each other?

No, devices with IP addresses from different networks cannot communicate directly without the help of a router. Switches can only facilitate communication within the same network.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• There are five classes of IPv4 addresses: A, B, C, D, and E, each with different network and host portion configurations.

• Subnet masks are used to determine the network and host portions of an IP address, allowing for identification of devices within a network.

• IP addresses within the same network share the same network portion, while those in different networks have different network portions.