Understanding IP Address – Classes, LAN Address, and Configuration in Windows
What is an IP Address?An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a 32-bit unique identification number that is assigned to each computer in a network. It is divided into 4 parts separated by dots, and each part is assigned 8 bits (1 byte), and the limitation for each part ranges from 0-255. Part of an IP address denotes the network address, and part of the IP address denotes the node address.Example: 192.168.0.1Usually, computers in a network are identified by their names, but they are automatically resolved or translated into their IP address. There are different classes of IP addresses. Class A IP addressThe class A IP address has the format network.node.node.node, and the range is 1.0.0.0-255.255.255.255.Class B IP addressThe class B IP address has the format network.network.node.nod,e and the range is…