Data Communications and Networks: IP Addressing and Subnetting Report

This report addresses the optimization of networks through IP configuration, focusing on a biomedical software development company with three branches. The report begins by calculating IP requirements for the headquarters and branches, creating tables that specify address spaces and utilizing VLSM subnet calculation with a class C IP network and a /24 CIDR mask. It then details IPv6 address allocation, including compressed and expanded addresses, networks, prefixes, ranges, and the number of /64s. The report culminates in logical and physical network diagrams illustrating the interconnections and physical layouts of the network segments. The report uses the student ID 23141238, which means X=2, Y=3 and Z=8, to calculate the IP requirements of branches A (23), B (28) and C (82). The report includes detailed IPv4 allocation plans for the HQ and branches, specifying subnets, network masks, assignable ranges, and broadcast addresses. This report is a valuable resource for students seeking to understand and implement effective IP addressing and subnetting strategies.