What is Subnetting?
Dividing a large network into smaller, more manageable sub-networks is called World of Subnetting. This process helps use IP addresses better and makes the internet work faster and safer.Subnetting enables an organization to conceal network complexity and reduce network traffic by adding subnets without a new network number.
Why Subnetting matters?
• IP Address Conservation: Subnetting optimizes IP address use, reducing waste and maximizing allocation.
• Improved Network Performance: Segments large networks for better traffic management and enhanced overall performance.
• Enhanced Security: Creates natural barriers, controlling and securing sensitive data in different network segments.
• Efficient Resource Management: Divides networks into subnets for efficient resource allocation, improved control, and easier issue identification.
What is a Subnet?
A subnet, or subnetwork, is like a separate section in a big network. It divides the network into smaller parts, each with its own purpose. By creating subnets, organizations efficiently organize and control their IP address space.
What is a Subnet Mask?
The phrase “mask” is used because the subnet mask essentially uses its own 32-bit number to mask the IP address. By doing so, it differentiates between network and host portions of the IP address, thereby organizing the structure of the network. Creating a subnet mask involves setting host bits to all 0s and network bits to all 1s. In this way, the subnet mask separates the IP address into the network and host addresses, thereby defining which part of the IP address belongs to the device and which part belongs to the network. This distinction is crucial in the World of Subnetting, as it allows for efficient IP address allocation and network management.
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