Understanding Network Classes A, B, C, D, E
Basic Structure of an IP Address An IP address is broadly divided into two parts: a ’network portion’ that distinguishes between networks, and a ‘host portion’ that identifies individual devices within that network. It’s similar to the address system of an office building. If ‘123 Main Street, New York City’ is the network portion, then ‘Suite 301, 3rd Floor’ is the host portion. Devices that share the same network portion belong to the same network. ...