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The Internet Protocol - Cisco Module 8
A host needs an IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) address to participate on the internet and almost all LANs today. The IPv4 address is a logical network address that identifies a particular host. It must be properly configured and unique within the LAN for local communication. It must also be properly configured and unique worldwide for remote communication. This is how a host can communicate with other devices on the internet.
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| Topic Title | Topic Objective |
|---|---|
| Purpose of an IPv4 Address | Explain the purpose of an IPv4 address. |
| Binary Conversion of an IPv4 Address | Calculate numbers between decimal and binary systems. |
| The IPv4 Address Structure | Explain how IPv4 addresses and subnets are used together. |
| Classful IPv4 Addressing | Describe the different IPv4 address classes. |
| Public and Private IPv4 Addresses | Describe the public and private IPv4 address ranges. |
| Unicast, Broadcast, and Multicast Addresses | Compare unicast, multicast, and broadcast addresses. |
https://contenthub.netacad.com/netess/8.0.1
Dynamic Addressing with DHCP - Cisco Module 9
On local networks, it is often the case that the user population changes frequently. New users arrive with laptops and need a connection. Others have new workstations that need to be connected. Rather than have the network administrator assign IPv4 addresses for each workstation, it is easier to have IPv4 addresses assigned automatically. This is done using a protocol known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
To use the link below, you will need to be logged in to your netacad learning portal, have completed the Beginning of Course Survey, and have accessed one of the module groups.
| Topic Title | Topic Objective |
|---|---|
| Network Boundaries | Describe network boundaries. |
| Network Address Translation | Explain the purpose of Network Address Translation in small networks. |
| IPv4 Issues | Explain why IPv6 addressing will replace IPv4 addressing. |
| IPv6 Features | Explain features of IPv6. |
https://contenthub.netacad.com/netess/9.0.1
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