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Understanding IP Address – Classes, LAN Address, and Configuration in Windows

Computer, Networking
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…
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What is a Computer Network? Definition, Types, and Examples

Computer, Networking
What is a Computer Network? A computer network is multiple computers connected together using a telecommunication system for the purpose of communicating and sharing resources. A computer network may be described as the interconnection of two or more computers that may share files and folders, applications, or resources like printers, scanners, webcams, etc. The Internet is also a type of computer network that connects all the computers of the world that have Internet facility on them.A Simple computer network may be constructed from two computers by adding a network adapter (Network Interface Controller [NIC]) to each computer and then connecting them together with a special cable called a crossover cable. This type of network is useful for transferring information between two computers that are not normally connected to each other…
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