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A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive
leading
s follo ed o se uti e t aili g s, su h as
11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network
mask can also be described simply a
s u e of leadi g s.
When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP
add ess that o espo d to s i the et o k ask e o e pa t of the IP
network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.
For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form,
11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is,
11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000
It ea s the de i e s et o k add ess is
11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is,
00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. This is a convenient and efficient
method for access points to route IP packets to their destination.
ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an
IP address for the Internet access point located at the ISP's office.
ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity
to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.
LAN:
Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices
connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office).
Your home network is considered a LAN.
MAC Address:
MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the
hardware address of a device connected to a network. The MAC address is a
unique identifier for a device with an Ethernet interface. It is comprised of
two parts: 3 bytes of data that corresponds to the Manufacturer ID (unique
fo ea h a ufa tu e , plus tes that a e ofte used as the p odu t s
serial number.
NAT: Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers
on your home network to use one IP address. Using the broadband access
poi t s NAT apa ilit , ou a a ess the I te et f o a o pute o
your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your
ISP.