IPv4 and IPv6 Subnetting Concepts

Borrowing host bits to create subnets in IPv4 leads to more subnets but fewer hosts per subnet.

In an IPv6 address, 64 bits are designated for host addresses.

A /64 subnet prefix allows for a large number of hosts while ensuring proper network configuration and supports automatic address configuration.

<p>It is recommended to use 64 bits for host addresses because auto-configuration processes rely on this bit allocation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An organization with a /48 prefix can have up to 65,535 subnets or /64 subnet prefixes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Classful IPv4 addresses have specific bits allocated for network prefixes and host addresses, while IPv6 allows for a flexible allocation of bits for subnetting without compromising host addresses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Borrowing host bits for subnetting in IPv4 results in fewer available addresses for hosts on each subnet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The default routing prefix length in IPv6 is /64.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using 64 bits for host addresses in IPv6 ensures compatibility with auto-configuration processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A /48 prefix allows an organization to have up to 65535 /64 subnets, significantly expanding its network capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers