Multicast
IPv6 Address Types Explained: Unicast, Multicast, Anycast Guide for 2025
What are the IPv6 address types? This is the main topic of our comprehensive guide. My previous articles discussed IPv4 address classes, classless and classful addressing schemes, and special-purpose IP addresses. We have also learned about unicasting, multicasting, and broadcasting in IPv4 addresses. Similarly, IPv6 addresses also contain different types, such as unicast addresses, multicast...
Introduction to IP address and Subnetting, Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast Communication Quiz Test
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Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast Communication
By the end of 2025, global internet traffic is projected to exceed 181 zettabytes, driven by video streaming, IoT devices, and 5G connectivity. Efficient data transmission methods like unicast, multicast, and broadcast are critical to managing this surge. This article breaks down these three communication types, their technical workings, modern applications, and emerging trends shaping networks today. This article,...
Mastering Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast Addresses in 2025
In Ethernet, Multicast, and Broadcast Addresses always describe a group of recipients. However, the unicast explains communication where data is sent from one point to another. Unicast Address A unicast address means a packet has been sent from a single source to a specific destination. All Ethernet and IP networks support unicast transmission. A unicast...