IP Addressing Lecture Notes
IP Addressing Lecture Notes
Topic: IP Addressing
Level: Diploma / ND I or ND II
Duration: 2 hours
1. Introduction to IP Addressing
IP (Internet Protocol) addressing is a fundamental concept in computer networking. It
provides unique identifiers for devices on a network, enabling them to communicate with
each other.
2. Types of IP Addresses
• IPv4 – 32-bit address
• IPv6 – 128-bit address
• Static IP – Manually assigned
• Dynamic IP – Assigned by DHCP
7. IPv6 Addressing
IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses. Format: 8 groups of 4 hexadecimal digits (e.g.,
2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334)
8. Practical Examples
Assign IPs to 10 systems in the range 192.168.5.0/24. First usable: 192.168.5.1, Last usable:
192.168.5.254
9. Summary
• IP provides device identification and routing.
• IPv4 uses 32 bits; IPv6 uses 128.
• Subnetting optimizes address usage.
10. Assessment Questions (with subnetting)
1. Calculate subnets and hosts for 10.0.0.0/27
2. Identify range in subnet 192.168.5.0/28
3. Broadcast address of 172.16.4.0/23
4. Subnets possible from /24 to /29
5. Difference between IPv4 and IPv6