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The Comprehensive Review: Internet Protocol (IP) Address a Primer for Digital Connectivity

Mayank Kumar Tiwari, Rahul Pal, Riya Singh, Ankur Kumar Singh, Vijay Kumar, Swati Sharma, Naheeda Zaib

Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · pp. 34–45 · Published 16 Jul 2024

10.9734/ajrcos/2024/v17i7488

Abstract

The Internet Protocol (IP) is the rule book that governs how data is addressed and routed across networks on the internet. Think of it as the postal system for the digital world. This addressing system allows routers, the digital mail carriers, to efficiently transfer packets between devices and networks until they reach their destination. It ensures data reaches the right place by assigning addresses and enabling efficient routing. IP also encompasses various protocols and services, such as ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) for error reporting and diagnostics, and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) for automatic IP address assignment. Additionally, IP can be configured to support different transmission modes, including uni-cast, multicast, and broadcast, catering to diverse communication requirements. Adopting technology that has been researched and developed commercially offers the military a cost-effective method of implementation. IP systems enable the forces to share a common network that supports voice, video, and data sharing. This systematic review article initially highlighted the basics on IP and lastly the brief discussion regards data gram format, NAT, IPv4, IPV6 IP fragmentation, CIDR, TCP and UDP individually.

Datagram format addressing network address translation IPv2 IPv4 IPv6 IP fragmentation/ reassembly CIDR DHCP TCP -UDP

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