Newbie question: meanings of IP address number groups?
James A Griffin
agriffin at cpcug.org
Mon Sep 24 12:12:13 UTC 2001
Marty wrote:
>
> Is there a simple description somewhere that explains the purpose of the 4
> groups of numbers in IP addresses?
>
> I've been told that there is a tabular list somewhere that equates the first
> group of numbers with geographic areas (?).
>
> What do the three groups following do? Or are they just sequentially
> assigned?
>
> Any explanations or references, "IP Addresses for Dummies" type, would be
> appreciated.
An interesting tutoral on "IP Addressing and subnetting" can be found
at:
http://www.learntosubnet.com/
The content is good, but note; you must have Microsofts's Internet
Explorer and Media Player to use the site. I guess this indicates that
it fits your criteria of '"IP Addressing for Dummies" type'.
HTH
Jim
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