Subnetting Basics and Classes

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What is the purpose of a subnet mask in IP addressing?

To identify the number of routers in a network

To encrypt data being transmitted in the network

To separate the network and host portions of an IP address (correct)

To assign specific addresses to each device on the network

If 2 bits are borrowed from the host portion for subnetting, how many subnets can be created?

4 (correct)

What happens to the number of usable host addresses when bits are borrowed for subnetting?

It remains unchanged

It doubles

It triples

It decreases (correct)

When partitioning the network with a starting address of 192.168.12.0 into four subnets, what is the resulting subnet mask?

255.255.255.192 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the network bits and subnet bits after creating additional subnets?

Subnet bits are considered network bits Signup and view all the answers

In order to achieve eight subnets, how many bits must be borrowed from the host portion of the IP address?

3 bits Signup and view all the answers

For a router-to-router link requiring only two host addresses, what would be the required subnet mask?

255.255.255.252 Signup and view all the answers

How does subnetting influence data packet routing within a network?

It enables routers to direct packets to specific subnets Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of using a subnet mask with many borrowed bits?

It reduces the number of available host addresses Signup and view all the answers

What calculation is performed to determine the number of usable hosts per subnet after subnetting?

$2^{(host bits)} - 2$ Signup and view all the answers

What subnet mask would allow only two host addresses on a router-to-router link?

255.255.255.252 Signup and view all the answers

How does a subnet mask assist in determining data packet destinations?

It indicates whether a destination IP is within the same LAN. Signup and view all the answers

Given the IP address 172.16.35.3 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, what is the destination network for internal communication?

172.16.35.0 Signup and view all the answers

What would be the result of ANDing a destination IP address of 172.16.34.15 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0?

172.16.34.0 Signup and view all the answers

Which subnet mask allows for the maximum number of hosts while still being operationally effective?

255.255.255.0 Signup and view all the answers

When using a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, which range of IP addresses remains within the same network?

172.16.35.0 to 172.16.35.255 Signup and view all the answers

What key characteristic of a subnet mask facilitates the identification of the network address?

It specifies how many bits are used for the host part. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the subnet mask 255.255.255.192?

It allows for 64 hosts in the subnet. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of subnetting, what does 'borrowing bits' typically refer to?

Using extra bits from the host part to create additional networks. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Subnet Masks

Subnetting is a technique used to divide networks into smaller networks called subnets.
Subnet masks identify which bits in an IP address represent the network/subnet portion.
Subnets are created by borrowing bits from the host portion of the IP address.
Routers use this information to direct data packets to the correct subnet.

Subnetting - Class A, B, and C

IPv4 addresses are divided into classes (A, B, and C).
Each class has a different network and host bit structure.
Class A networks have the most host bits, enabling a large number of hosts.
Class C networks have the fewest host bits, allowing for smaller networks.

Borrowing Bits

Subnets are created by borrowing bits from the host portion of the IP address.
The number of subnets that can be created depends on the number of bits borrowed.
The more bits borrowed, the smaller the subnet size and the fewer hosts per subnet.

Number of Subnets and Hosts

The formula for calculating the number of subnets is 2^x, where x is the number of bits borrowed.
The formula for calculating the number of hosts per subnet is 2^y-x - 2, where y is the number of host bits for a specific class network.
The class number dictates how many bits are used for the host portion of the address.

Subnet Mask and Network/Subnet Bits

A subnet mask is a 32-bit value that designates which bits in an IP address represent the network portion and which represent the host portion.
A "1" bit in the subnet mask signals a network or subnet bit.
A "0" bit signifies a host bit.

Logical AND operation

Computers use a logical AND operation to determine if a destination IP address is on the same LAN.
Setting a subnet mask bit to '1' allows data packet bits to pass.
Applying a zero in the subnet mask effectively filters that bit from output.

Network and Broadcast Addresses

Each subnet has a unique network address and a broadcast address.
The network address identifies the subnet.
The broadcast address is used to transmit data packets to all hosts within a subnet.

Example Subnet Calculation

Given a Class C network (192.168.12.0), borrowing two bits can create four subnets (2²).
Each subnet would then have 64 hosts per subnet (2^8-2 -2)

Example 6-8

Given a network address (10.0.0.0).
Divide the network into 8 subnets.
Specify the subnet mask (255.224.0.0) that creates the subnets.
Calculate the broadcast addresses for each of the 8 subnets.
Calculate the number of usable hosts per subnet.

Example 6-9

Determine the subnet mask required for a router-router link (172.16.31.1, 172.16.31.2).
Only two host addresses are required .
The subnet mask is (255.255.255.252)
Subnet Mask in Data Flow Control
The subnet mask helps guide data packets in a network to either a designated host on the LAN, or a gateway.
The gateway is usually a Layer 3 router or switch.

Summary

The material presented covers the concept of subnetting, and its use in defining networks and subnet masks for controlling how data is transmitted across different networks.
Detailed examples and calculations help students grasp the process of borrowing bits, determining the number of hosts per subnet, and identifying subnet masks for use in data traffic.

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Description

This quiz covers the fundamentals of subnetting, including subnet masks, the classification of IPv4 addresses, and the concept of borrowing bits from host portions. It explores how different classes (A, B, C) affect the number of available subnets and hosts within a network. Test your understanding of these key concepts in subnetting!