Web Science/Part1: Foundations of the web/Internet Architecture/Internet Protocol/Summary, Further readings, Homework/Quiz

{Which of the following stements is true about IP?} - The protocol can be used to ensure a reliable connection between computers + The protocol was developed to create an overlay network of Local area networks + The robustness principle was a core design decision

{Which holds true about packaging?} - One sends either an ethernet frame or an IP package + IP packages are placed inside ethernet frames - Ethernet frames are placed inside IP packages

{How do you get an IP address} - First come first serve. Whenever you log in to the internet you get one of the free numbers assigned + IP will be assigned by the IANA - There exist authorative public DHCP servers which will assign you an IP Address