Consider the LAN below consisting of $4$ computers connected by a self$-$learning Ethemet switches.

Complete the answer according to the provided question description.

Q$1$: How many IP addresses can be obtained within the IP subnet $176\mathrm{.}152\mathrm{.}119\mathrm{.}128/25?$

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Q$2$: Each host is assigned the IP address $127\mathrm{.}0\mathrm{.}01/8.$ Could you explain the purpose of this address?

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Q$3$: When initiating the command "ping $-$c $20176\mathrm{.}152\mathrm{.}119\mathrm{.}212"$ from Host $1(176\mathrm{.}152\mathrm{.}119\mathrm{.}129)$ to Host $2(176\mathrm{.}152\mathrm{.}119\mathrm{.}212),$ a

reply is received. Explain the command "ping $-$ c $20176\mathrm{.}152\mathrm{.}119\mathrm{.}212"$ and provide insights into the output of this command.

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Q$4$: Upon executing the command "ping $47\mathrm{.}36\mathrm{.}186\mathrm{.}146"$ from Host $1(176\mathrm{.}152\mathrm{.}119\mathrm{.}129)$ to Host $4(47\mathrm{.}36\mathrm{.}186\mathrm{.}146),$ will a reply

be received or not? Provide an explanation for your answer.

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Q$5$: When using the command "ping $176\mathrm{.}152\mathrm{.}119{\mathrm{.}155}^{\text{'}\text{'}}$ from Host $1(176\mathrm{.}152\mathrm{.}119\mathrm{.}129),$ what reply can be expected? Elaborate

on your response.

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