IP Address

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What does IP stand for?

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Internet Protocol

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What is the primary purpose of an IP address?

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To identify devices on a network and enable communication between them.

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How many versions of IP are commonly used?

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Two versions: IPv4 and IPv6.

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What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

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IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses, while IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses for a larger address space.

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What is an example of an IPv4 address?

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192.168.1.1

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What is an example of an IPv6 address?

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2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334

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What is a public IP address?

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An IP address that is accessible over the internet.

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What is a private IP address?

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An IP address used within a private network, not accessible directly from the internet.

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What is the role of a subnet mask?

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To divide an IP address into network and host portions.

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What is DHCP?

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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.