IP Addressing and Security Concepts Review

These flashcards cover key concepts related to IP addressing, including classifications, private IP ranges, DHCP, security concepts, and conversion methods.

What are the classifications of IP Addresses?

Class A (1-126), Class B (128-191), Class C (192-223)

What is the purpose of an IP Address?

To uniquely identify a device on a network.

What are the private IP address ranges?

10.0.0.0-10.255.255.255, 172.16.0.0-172.31.255.255, 192.168.0.0-192.168.255.255

What is the local host IP address?

127.0.0.1

What is the significance of the DHCP server?

DHCP is responsible for dynamically assigning IP addresses to devices on a network.

What is a Man-in-the-Middle attack?

An attack where the attacker intercepts communications between two parties.

What does DORA stand for in networking?

Discover, Offer, Request, Acknowledge.

What are the two portions of a MAC Address?

OUI (Organizationally Unique Identifier) and Serial Number.

What is a common feature of DHCP in terms of security?

DHCP is not inherently secure, meaning it can be vulnerable to attacks.

How to convert from Decimal to Binary using Flippy Do?

Use the Flippy Do tool to find the equivalent binary value by referencing the decimal number.

How to convert from Binary to Decimal using Flippy Do?

Use the Flippy Do tool to find the equivalent decimal value by referencing the binary number.

What is the unique identifier for a device's physical address?

MAC Address.

What is the IP Address for a public Class B device? Provide an example.

150.100.25.32 is a public Class B IP Address.

What is the IP Address for a private device? Provide an example.

10.200.1.5 is a private IP Address.

Define Subnetting.

The practice of dividing a network into smaller, manageable sub-networks.