Network Administration Questions

The internet address( IP address) is 32bits that uniquely and universally defines a host or router on the internet. The portion of the IP address that identifies the network is called netid. The portion of the IP address that identifies the host or router on the network is called hostid.

To send data/info to all of the members of the network..( simple 176.16.255.255 for class B network)

Transmission is a physical movement of information and concern issues like bit polarity, synchronization, clock etc.

Communication means the meaning full exchange of information between two communication media

Server-based network: Provide centralized control of network resources and rely on server computers to provide security and network administration.

peer-to-peer network: computers can act as both servers sharing resources and as clients using the resources.