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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 network mask become part

of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host

ID.

For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form,

11011001.10110000.1001

0000.00000111, and if its network mask is,

11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000

It means the device’s network address is

11011001.10110000.1001

0000.00000000, 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 listed below for explanations). The

ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet router located at

the ISP's office.

ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides

connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or

organizations.

LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices

connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an

office). Your home network is considered as a LAN.

MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address

is the hardware address of a device connected to a network. The MAC

address is a unique identifier for a device with an Ethernet interface. It

comprises two parts: 3 bytes of data that corresponds to the

Manufacturer ID (which is unique for each manufacturer), plus 3 bytes

that are often used as the product’s serial number.

NAT: Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the

computers on your home network to use one IP address. Using the

broadband router’s NAT capability, you can access the Internet from

any computer on your home network without having to purchase more

IP addresses from your ISP.

Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to identify one

network application/protocol from another. Below is a list of common

applications and protocol/port numbers:

Application Protocol Port Number

Telnet TCP 23

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