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Can the default subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 be used for larger networks?
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No, it is not suitable for larger networks because it only supports up to 254 usable IP addresses.
What does a subnet mask do?
A subnet mask divides the IP address into network and host portions.
How many usable IP addresses are available in a subnet with a mask of 255.255.255.0?
254 usable IP addresses
What is subnetting?
Subnetting is the process of dividing a network into smaller subnetworks.
Given an IP address of 192.168.1.1 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, what is the broadcast address?
192.168.1.255
What is the default subnet mask for many local area networks (LANs)?
255.255.255.0
What IP range corresponds to Class C IP addresses?
192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255
Why subtract 2 from the total IP addresses in a subnet?
You subtract 2 because one address is used as the network address and one as the broadcast address.
Given an IP address of 192.168.1.1 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, what is the network address?
192.168.1.0
What is a broadcast address in networking?
A broadcast address allows information to be sent to all devices on a subnet.
What is the host identifier in an IP address?
The host identifier is the remaining part of the IP address, used for individual hosts on the network.
What is the primary benefit of subnetting a larger network?
It helps in reducing network congestion and improves security by isolating segments.
With which class of IP addresses is the subnet mask 255.255.255.0 often used?
Class C IP addresses
What does the network identifier represent in an IP address?
The network identifier is the first part of the IP address, determined by the subnet mask.
How do you determine the network address from an IP address and a subnet mask?
Perform a bitwise AND operation between the IP address and the subnet mask.
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