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A device is assigned the IP address 256.100.50.25. What is wrong with this IP?

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Computer Networks - IP Addressing
A device is assigned the IP address 256.100.50.25. What is wrong with this IP?
AThe first number is too large for IPv4
BThe IP address is missing a number
CThe numbers are separated incorrectly
DThe IP address is valid
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Check IPv4 number range

    Each number in IPv4 must be between 0 and 255.

  2. Step 2: Identify invalid number

    256 is outside this range, making the IP invalid.

  3. Final Answer:

    The first number is too large for IPv4 -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    IPv4 numbers max 255 [OK]
Quick Trick: IPv4 numbers must be 0-255 [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Ignoring number range
  • Thinking IP is missing parts
  • Confusing separators

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