Could you explain what the term 'octet' means in the context of IP addresses?

The term 'octet' in the context of IP addresses refers to a group of 8 bits (1 byte). An IPv4 address consists of 32 bits, usually divided into four octets. Each octet is written as a decimal number from 0 to 255 and separated by dots, e.g., 192.168.0.1.

Using the term 'octet' emphasizes that we are talking about 8-bit blocks, which is important for understanding the structure and subnet masks.