Netw 202 Task 1 Classifying Network Addressing

Introduction

Assignment

Gain the skills required for the practical portion of the CCENT certification. The steps of the lab are contained in the Sample Solution. This particular lab does not require Cisco hardware to complete.

Task Index

• Task 1: Classifying Network Addressing

Task 1 - Classifying Network Addressing

Step 1: Convert the IP address 145.32.59.24 into binary format.

• Action:
• Explanation: The first two numbers, 145 and 32, have been done for you. Use a piece of paper to determine the remaining columns to convert 59 and 24 to binary.

Step 2: Convert the IP address 200.42.129.16 into binary format.

• Action:
• Explanation: On a separate piece of paper, determine the values within the columns to convert 200.42.129.16 to binary.

Step 3: Convert the IP address 14.82.19.54 into binary format.

• Action:
• Explanation: On a piece of paper, determine what should go in the columns to convert 14.82.19.54 to binary.

Step 4: Convert 11011000.00011011.00111101.10001001 to a decimal IP address format.

• Action:
• Result:
• Explanation: The first number has been done for you. On a separate piece of paper, figure out what should go in the columns to convert 00011011.00111101.10001001 to an IP address in decimal format.

Step 5: Convert 11000110.00110101.10010011.00101101 to a decimal IP address format.

• Action:
• Result:
• Explanation: Determine what would go in the columns to convert 11000110.00110101.10010011.00101101 to an IP address in decimal format.

Step 6: Convert 01111011.00101101.01000011.01011001 to a decimal IP address format.

• Action:
• Result:
• Explanation: On a separate paper, find what values would go in the columns to convert 01111011.00101101.01000011.01011001 to an IP address in decimal format.

Step 7: Using the IP address 200.42.129.16, determine the address class, the number of bits in the network ID, and the maximum number of hosts.

• Action: After reading the explanation below of how to figure out the Address Class, Number of bits in the Network ID, and Maximum number of Hosts for 145.32.59.24, try doing the same on paper for 200.42.129.16.
• Result: 200.42.129.16 is the address you worked with in Step 2.
• Result:
  • 200.42.129.16
  • Address Class: C
  • Network ID bits: /24
  • Max Number of hosts: 254

Step 8: Using the IP address 14.82.19.54, determine the address class, the number of bits in the network ID, and the maximum number of hosts.

• Action: Use a sheet of paper to determine the Address Class, Number of bits in the Network ID, and Maximum number of Hosts for 14.82.19.54.
• Result: 14.82.19.54 is the address you worked with in Step 3.
• Explanation: After making your calculations, check the answer by clicking on the Hint button.
  • 14.82.19.54
  • Address Class: A
  • Network ID bits: /8
  • Max Number of hosts: 16,777,214

Step 9: Using the IP address 216.27.61.137, determine the address class, the number of bits in the network ID, and the maximum number of hosts.

• Action: Use a sheet of paper to determine the Address Class, Number of bits in the Network ID, and Maximum number of Hosts for 216.27.61.137.
• Result: 216.27.61.137 is the address you worked with in Step 4.
• Explanation: After making your calculations, check the answer by clicking on the Hint button.
  • 216.27.61.137
  • Address Class: C
  • Network ID bits: /24
  • Max Number of hosts: 254

Step 10: Using the IP address 198.53.147.45, determine the address class, the number of bits in the network ID, and the maximum number of hosts.

• Action: Use a sheet of paper to determine the Address Class, Number of bits in the Network ID, and Maximum number of Hosts for 198.53.147.45.
• Result: 198.53.147.45 is the address you worked with in Step 5.
• Explanation: After making your calculations, check the answer by clicking on the Hint button.
  • 198.53.147.45
  • Address Class: C
  • Network ID bits: /24
  • Max Number of hosts: 254

Step 11: Using the IP address 123.45.67.89, determine the address class, the number of bits in the network ID, and the maximum number of hosts.

• Action: Use a sheet of paper to determine the Address Class, Number of bits in the Network ID, and Maximum number of Hosts for 123.45.67.89.
• Result: 123.45.67.89 is the address you worked with in Step 6.
• Explanation: After making your calculations, check the answer by clicking on the Hint button.
  • 123.45.67.89
  • Address Class: A
  • Network ID bits: /8
  • Max Number of hosts: 16,777,214

Step 12: Test your knowledge of host IP addresses. Valid or Invalid: 23.75.345.200

• Action: Could you assign the IP address 23.75.345.200 to a host or would it be invalid? If you believe it would cause problems, try to think of why before checking your answer.
• Result:
• Explanation: Check the answer by clicking on the Hint button.
  • 23.75.345.200 = INVALID
  • The third octet is 345. The highest number possible for any octet is 255.

Step 13: Test your knowledge of host IP addresses. Valid or Invalid: 216.27.61.134

• Action: Could you assign the IP address 216.27.61.134 to a host or would it be invalid? If you believe it would cause problems, try to think of why before checking your answer.
• Result:
• Explanation: Check the answer by clicking on the Hint button.
  • 216.27.61.134 = VALID
  • It is a Class C address. The last octet can be any number between 1 and 254.

Step 14: Test your knowledge of host IP addresses. Valid or Invalid: 102.54.94

• Action: Could you assign the IP address 102.54.94 to a host or would it be invalid? If you believe it would cause problems, try to think of why before checking your answer.
• Result:
• Explanation: Check the answer by clicking on the Hint button.
  • 102.54.94 = INVALID
  • It’s missing an octet. There should be four total.

Step 15: Test your knowledge of host IP addresses. Valid or Invalid: 255.255.255.255

• Action: Could you assign the IP address 255.255.255.255 to a host or would it be invalid? If you believe it would cause problems, try to think of why before checking your answer.
• Result:
• Explanation: Check the answer by clicking on the Hint button.
  • 255.255.255.255 = INVALID
  • This address is used for local broadcasts. Any packets sent to 255.255.255.255 are received by all hosts on a link, but you can’t assign it to an individual host.

Step 16: Test your knowledge of host IP addresses. Valid or Invalid: 142.179.148.200

• Action: Could you assign the IP address 142.179.148.200 to a host or would it be invalid? If you believe it would cause problems, try to think of why before checking your answer.
• Result:
• Explanation: Check the answer by clicking on the Hint button.
  • 142.179.148.200 = VALID
  • It is a Class B address. The last two octets can range from 0.1 up to 255.254.

Step 17: Test your knowledge of host IP addresses. Valid or Invalid: 0.124.0.0

• Action: Could you assign the IP address 0.124.0.0 to a host or would it be invalid? If you believe it would cause problems, try to think of why before checking your answer.
• Result:
• Explanation: Check the answer by clicking on the Hint button.
  • INVALID
  • An IP address cannot start with 0. 1 is the lowest valid number.

Step 18: You have finished the lab.

• Action: Since hardware is not needed for this lab, you can take this lab again at any time.
• Result:

Summary

In this lab, you completed the following tasks:

• Task 1: Classifying Network Addressing