Types of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
There are various types of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses and it’s important to understand them as an aspiring network professional. In this section, you will gain a solid understanding of the key characteristics of each address type and discover their role in networks.
Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)
When a client device such as a computer or even a smartphone is connected to a wired or wireless network, the device is automatically assigned an IPv4 or IPv6 address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. In large organizations, companies usually implement one or more dedicated DHCP servers on the network to ensure redundancy and proper distribution of IP addresses to nodes on the network. However, within smaller environments such as Small Office Home Offices (SOHOs), you will likely not see a dedicated DHCP server. Rather, the modem or router you’ve been provided by the ISP provides the DHCP services for clients...