This document provides an overview of IP addressing concepts. It begins with an introduction to binary and hexadecimal numbering systems used in IP addressing. The document then covers the basics of IPv4 addressing, including address structure, subnet masks, network vs host portions of addresses, and address types. It also discusses IPv6 addressing and the need to transition to IPv6 to address limitations in IPv4. Key topics include IPv6 address formats and types of IPv6 unicast addresses.
Overview of IP addressing chapter, objectives include understanding address structure and network types.
Introduction to IPv4 addresses, their binary structure and subnet masks used for defining networks.Explains the subnet mask's role in identifying network vs. host portions and operations like bitwise AND.
Discusses static and dynamic assignment of IPv4 addresses, including DHCP and different ISP tiers.
Introduction to IPv6 as a successor to IPv4, focusing on address space limits and why migration is necessary.
Explanation of IPv6 address representation, hexadecimal notation, and rules for omitting leading zeros.
Detailing IPv6 address types including unicast, multicast, and their specific characteristics.
Describes dynamic configuration methods for global unicast addresses via SLAAC and DHCPv6.
Details on the dynamic link-local address necessary for communication on the same subnet.
Testing tools like ICMP messages, PING, and Traceroute for verification of network connectivity.
Summarizes key learnings about IP addressing, including hierarchical structure and differences between IPv4 and IPv6.