DG-HR3400 User Manual
84
32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading
tive trailing 0’s, such as
rk mask become part of the IP network address,
and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.
ary form,
11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is,
ernet router located at the ISP's office.
zations.
.
device with an Ethernet interface. It is comprised of two parts: 3 bytes
of data that correspond to the Manufacturer ID (unique for each manufacturer), plus 3
d router
’s NAT capability,
ou can access Internet from any computer on your home network without having to
and
rotocol/port numbers:
A network mask is also a
1’s followed by consecu
11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can
also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s.
When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address
that correspond to 1’s in the netwo
For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its bin
11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000
It means the device’s network address is
11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is,
00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. This is a convenient and efficient method
for routers to route IP packets to their destination.
ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP
address for the Int
ISP:
Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the
Internet for individuals and other businesses or organi
LAN:
Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected
together in a relatively small area (such as home or office). Your home network is
considered a LAN
MAC Addr
ess:
MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the
hardware address of a device connected to a network. MAC address is a unique
identifier for a
bytes that are often used as the product’s serial number.
NAT:
Network Address Translation. This process allows all the computers on your
home network to use one IP address. Using the broadban
y
purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.
Port:
Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network
application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications
p
To Next Page
Loading...
