2.0 Networking

2.3 Explain properties and characteristics of TCP/IP.

• IP class
  
  
  • Class A
    
    
  • Class B
    
    
  • Class C
    
    
• IPv4 vs. IPv6
  
  
• Public vs. private vs. APIPA
  
  
• Static vs. dynamic
  
  
• Client-side DNS
  
  
• DHCP

  The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network configuration protocol that enables a server on an IP network to automatically assign an IP address to a computer from a predetermined range of numbers. The most essential information needed is an IP address, and a default route and routing prefix. DHCP controls the assignment of unique dynamic IP addresses and routing information, eliminating the manual task by a network administrator.

  
  
• Subnet mask
  
  
• Gateway