TCP/IP Addressing

This section introduces the structure of the IP address, including the network, subnetwork, and host portions. We explain how a user determines what IP addressing to use and what configuration commands are required to implement the desired address scheme.

Address Structure

TCP/IP is a collection of communication protocols that define how different computers are addressed on the network, what methods are used to move information from one computer to another, and some services that are available between computers. The router primarily deals with the network layer (IP) and the transport layers (UDP and TCP) in performing its routing and switching functions.

TCP/IP Standards

TCP/IP is often described as an open standard, which ...

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