Network Addresses in Computer Networking

Flashcards covering key concepts related to network addresses, including their types, characteristics, and formats.

Physical Address

A unique code, known as a MAC address, hardcoded into a device's Network Interface Card (NIC), used for local network communication.

MAC Address

A unique identifier for a device, represented in hexadecimal format, allowing for device identification in a local area network.

Hexadecimal

A base-16 number system used to represent binary numbers, consisting of digits 0-9 and letters A-F.

IP Address

A unique logical address assigned to a device on a network, allowing for its identification and communication with other devices.

Dotted Decimal Notation

A common format for representing IPv4 addresses, consisting of four sets of numbers separated by dots.

DHCP

A protocol that allows network administrators to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.

Logical Address

An address that can be changed by a network administrator or DHCP, enabling devices to communicate across networks.

Octet

A group of 8 bits in an IP address, with IPv4 addresses consisting of four octets.