IP and MAC Addressing

Start with the basics

The Addressing mind map is a useful place to begin. It sets physical addresses, including MAC addresses, alongside logical IP addresses. Use it to organize the terms before moving on to questions. The IP and MAC addresses mind map offers another resource to explore as you build familiarity with the topic.

Next, try the flashcards on IP addressing. They ask what IP addressing is and highlight differences between IPv4 and IPv6. You can use the questions to check which terms you recognize and return to the map when you want to see them in context.

Practice with a quiz

The Computer Networks quiz includes questions about IPv4 address length, address classes, host IDs and network addresses. Start with the questions you recognize, then use the others to identify areas to study. The quiz gives you a way to practice applying terms rather than only reading them.

Afterward, return to the Addressing map and compare its physical and logical address branches. Use the IP addressing flashcards to practice the distinctions again, then take another look at the quiz questions that gave you difficulty.

Explore MAC addresses and packets

The Network packets mind map describes a MAC address as an identifier assigned to a network card or Wi-Fi adapter. The Packets flashcards ask about MAC addresses, DNS and packets. Network Protocols also includes IP and MAC addresses and describes communication on the same network.

Use the collection within the unit

IP and MAC Addressing is a section of Introduction to Computer Networks in Networks and telecommunications. The resources on this page let you move between addressing terms and questions about packets and DNS within that unit. Choose a resource that fits what you want to practice next.