Computer Networks - IP Addressing
What is the expanded form of the IPv6 address
2001:db8::1?What is the expanded form of the IPv6 address 2001:db8::1?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand the :: abbreviation
The double colon (::) replaces consecutive groups of zeros. Here, it replaces six groups of zeros.Step 2: Expand all groups to four hex digits
Each group should have four digits, so 'db8' becomes '0db8' and '1' becomes '0001'.Final Answer:
2001:0db8:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0001 -> Option AQuick Check:
Expand :: to zeros and pad groups [OK]
Quick Trick: Expand :: to zeros and pad each group to 4 digits [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Not padding groups to 4 digits
- Misplacing zeros in expansion
- Using :: more than once
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