Data transmission, protocol, TCP/IP, IPV4 and IPV6 for Competitive Exams
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Data transmission
NIC-Network interface card – A network interface card (NIC) is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network.
Wireless technology - Wireless communications is a type of data, a wireless signal through wireless communication technologies and device.
Data Transmission Methods
Network Related Terms
Network Terms
Protocol - It is set of rules and standards which is used by computers to exchange data or information with each other across a network.
Nodes - It is a connect point where either data transmission ends or redistribution of data starts.
TCP/IP - (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - basic communication language or protocol of the Internet.
IPV4 - 32 bits numeric address
IPV6 - 128 bits hexadecimal address
IP version | IPv4 | IPv6 |
Deployed | 1981 | 1999 |
Address Size | 32-bit number | 128-bit number |
Address Format | Dotted Decimal Notation: 192.0.2.76 | Hexadecimal Notation: 2001:0DB8:0234:AB00: 0123:4567:8901:ABCD |
Number of Addresses | = | 340,282,366,920,938,463, 463,374,607,431,768,211,456 |
Example of Prefix Notation | 192.0.2.0/24 10/8 | 2001:0DB8:0234::/48 2600:0000::/12 |