Constructing Network Addresses

Overview/Description
To describe the major aspects of IP addressing and calculate valid IP subnet addresses and masks

Target Audience
Individuals new to networking concepts and terminology; individuals preparing to take the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) learning path; anyone preparing for the Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO) exam, the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) exam, or the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam

Prerequisites
A basic understanding of personal computing hardware configurations and of networking business drivers

Expected Duration
120 Minutes

Objectives:

Constructing Network Addresses

  • distinguish between the types of IP address classes and between the types of reserved IP addresses.
  • recognize how the use of IPv4, IPv6, and CIDR affects IP address availability.
  • accurately identify the suitability of IP address ranges.
  • calculate a subnet number and recognize how to modify a default subnet mask.
  • calculate valid subnetwork IP addresses and mask values in a given scenario.
  • After completing this topic, you should be able to calculate a subnet assignment which supports required distribution of networks and hosts, given a classful IP address and network requirements.


    • Course Number: 219385_eng