08/20: Layer 3 – The Network Layer: IP Addresses & Routing Explained
The article explains the importance of Layer 3, the Network Layer, in global networking. It details how this layer facilitates communication between different networks through IP addresses and routing. Additionally, it discusses the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing systems and the role of routers in managing data packets.
- ▪The Network Layer is responsible for delivering packets between different networks.
- ▪IP addresses are logical addresses that can change depending on the network a device joins.
- ▪IPv6 offers a much larger address space compared to IPv4, addressing scalability issues.
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