IP Addresses and their Assignments

Authors

  • MsC. Marcos Antonio Pérez García Especialista en Telemática, Gerencia de Coordinación y Control, DDAR, ETECSA Author

Keywords:

Internet, IP Protocol, IPv4, IPv6, Mask, Network, Subnetwork, Address Spaces

Abstract

When planning, developing and dimensioning IP-based networks, it is essential to know the protocol basic concepts that support them. This article describes latest IP address protocols — IPv4 and IPv6 — and examines the concepts of address space and hierarchy address levels. Emphasis is made on mask and subnetworks concepts, including practical examples. Finally, definitions of security and mobility in IPv6 networks are introduced.

Published

03-12-2007

Issue

Section

Research Articles

How to Cite

IP Addresses and their Assignments . (2007). Tono, Revista Técnica De La Empresa De Telecomunicaciones De Cuba S.A, 4(3), 87-97. http://www.revistatono.etecsa.cu/tono/article/view/106