World of Computer Networking Your CCNA start - Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) Address Format

The video tutorial explains the differences between IP version 4 and IP version 6 addresses, focusing on the format and limitations of IPv4. It describes how IPv4 addresses are structured using four octets, each 8 bits long, resulting in a 32-bit address. The tutorial highlights the limited number of IPv4 addresses available and discusses techniques like private and public IP address spaces and Network Address Translation (NAT) to manage these limitations. It also compares IP addresses with MAC addresses, noting the larger address space of MAC addresses.

How many bits are used in an IP version four address?

What are the two techniques mentioned to manage IP address connections?