The ABCs of IP Addressing

by Gilbert Held

Overview

The world is rapidly becoming an Internet-based world, with tens of millions, possibly hundreds of millions accessing the Internet. A key issue in the Internet world is Internet Protocol (IP) addressing. ABC's of IP Addressing provides a comprehensive reference guide to addressing in a TCP/IP environment. Assuming no prior knowledge on the subject, the book moves from the basics of the binary numbering system to advanced topics in subnetting, network address translation, the configuration of workstations, and servers and routers, making it ideal for both the novice and experienced professional.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040068496
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	11/28/2001
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
File size:	5 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction. The TCP/IP Protocol Suite. IPv4 Addressing Basics. The Role of Special IP Addresses. Subnetting. Classless Inter-Domain Routing. Network Address Translation. Working with IPv6. Network Utility Tools.

Editorial Reviews

This reference guide provides detailed information on challenges of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and network design, with material progressing from basics of the binary numbering system to advanced topics in subnetting, network address translation, and configuring workstations, servers, and routers. There are chapters on the TCP/IP protocol suite, IPv4 addressing basics and DNS, the role of special IP addresses, and CIDR and multicast operations. A final chapter presents network utility tools. The author is a consultant in the private sector. He has taught at Georgia College and State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)