IPv4 addressing

[unnikannanvj]

Suppose that an IP address is assigned to a device, not an interface of the device. Explain what (if anything at all) \breaks down". In particular, how would routers perform their forwarding function in this case?

[Harold Ritter]

Hi Oonnikannan,

Can you tell us the reason behind your question. This is very hypothetical question as pretty much all devices implementing IP, assign an IP address/subnet mask to an interface (logical or physical).

Regards

[unnikannanvj]

Yes this is a hypothetical question and was wondering what would happen if such a situation arise.

[Julio Carvajal]

If it´s not to an interface,

To what would you apply an IP address,

I think that´s the question we have ,

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[Harold Ritter]

Hi Oonnikannan,

My point was that this would not happen on devices I know of, hence me asking for more information.

Regards