Intro A network can be divided into multiple smaller networks due to organizational needs and for security reasons. Each of this smaller network is called a subnet. This is achieved with the use of a subnet mask. Subnet Every IP address in a subnet has 2 portions; the network […]
What is a DHCP server
Intro The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server dynamically assigns IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS servers to a computer on a network. On a small network, the router is typically the DHCP server while on a larger network, a dedicated computer might be configured to perform the DHCP […]
Dynamic versus static IP addresses
Dynamic versus static IP addresses Intro Static means fixed and dynamic means always changing. When applied to IP addresses, it means that a computer with a static IP address will always have this IP address over multiple internet sessions while a computer with a dynamic IP address will always have […]
What is an IP address
Intro An Internet Protocol (IP) address is basically your computer’s address on the internet or even a local network. With this IP address, other computers know how to reach you and send you information. IP addresses are divided into the following groups based on their functionality. Private networks: The IP […]