INTRODUCTION
STANDARDS AND ADMINISTRATION
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Question
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What is the aim of an IP address?
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To uniquely identify a point on a network to allow packets to be sent to the correct destination
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To uniquely identify every device, so that communication between devices can be achieved
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To generally identify an end-point in a network to support communication and packet routing
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To identify a sub-set of end points, devices or network components during any given communication
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The IP address is a 32-bit number that uniquely identifies a network interface on a machine. An IP address is typically written in decimal digits, formatted as four 8-bit fields separated by periods.
Detailed explanation-2: -MAC Addresses handle the physical connection from computer to computer while IP Addresses handle the logical routeable connection from both computer to computer AND network to network.
Detailed explanation-3: -An ISP assigns these addresses, which enable a router to communicate with the internet or an outside network. Public IP addresses cover the entire network, meaning multiple devices sharing the same internet connection will also share the same public IP address.
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