Subnetting IP Networks Chapter 5
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What is one benefit of subnetting in a network?

  • Eliminates the need for security policies
  • Increases physical network size
  • Decreases overall network traffic (correct)
  • Simplifies the network structure

At which octet boundaries are networks most easily subnetted?

  • /1, /3, /20
  • /12, /18, /30
  • /8, /16, /24 (correct)
  • /5, /10, /15

What must be borrowed to create subnets?

  • Host bits for network bits (correct)
  • Subnet segments from the physical layout
  • IP addresses from the administrator
  • Network bits from the subnet mask

Which of the following describes classless subnetting?

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What is the primary purpose of subnetting in a network?

<p>To create smaller broadcast domains for better communication. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many subnets can be created by borrowing 2 host bits?

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What is a potential problem with large broadcast domains?

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Which prefix notation is used for calculating subnets in a /24 network?

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What is Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM)?

<p>A technique used to create flexible subnet addressing in a network. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ARP in an Ethernet LAN?

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What is the magic number when creating 4 equal-sized subnets from 192.168.1.0 /24?

<p>64 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subnet corresponds to the starting point of the first /27 subnet from 192.168.1.0 /24?

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How many bits need to be borrowed to create 8 equal-sized subnets from a /24 network?

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If you have a subnet mask of 255.255.255.192, how many usable addresses are in each subnet?

<p>62 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the CIDR notation for a subnet mask that allows for 100 subnets?

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What is the magic number for a subnet mask of /26?

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When subnetting the IP address 192.168.1.0 with a /25 subnet mask, what is the second subnet created?

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What is the formula used to calculate the number of hosts in a subnet?

<p>$2^{(32 - subnet ext{ }mask)} - 2$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a network has a /27 subnet mask, how many possible subnets can be created from a /24 network?

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What is the subnet mask in decimal for a /25 network?

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Reducing the size of a network to create smaller broadcast domains is a solution to problems with large broadcast domains.

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Hosts do not generate any broadcasts in a large broadcast domain.

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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) sends broadcasts to locate a DHCP server.

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Switches do not propagate broadcasts to all interfaces except the interface on which it was received.

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Creating subnets helps improve communication by organizing the network into smaller, manageable segments.

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Subnetting reduces overall network traffic and improves network performance.

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Subnets are created by borrowing network bits for host bits.

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Networks are most easily subnetted at octet boundaries of /8, /16, and /24.

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Classless subnetting allows subnets to borrow bits from any host bit position.

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More host bits borrowed results in fewer subnets that can be defined.

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The magic number for a /26 subnet mask is 64.

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Subnetting a /24 network into two equal-sized subnets results in a magic number of 100.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When subnetting a /27 network, 8 hosts can be accommodated in each subnet.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first subnet created from 192.168.1.0 with a /25 subnet mask is 192.168.1.128.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The magic number technique is used to calculate the number of subnets.

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Creating 4 equal-sized subnets from 192.168.1.0 /24 requires borrowing 2 bits.

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The magic number for creating 8 equal-sized subnets from 192.168.1.0 /24 is 64.

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The first subnet created from the address 192.168.1.0 for a /27 mask is 192.168.1.32.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using a /26 subnet mask from a /24 network allows for 64 usable host addresses per subnet.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A subnet mask of /27 can yield up to 8 equal-sized subnets from a /24 network.

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Flashcards

Subnet

A smaller network segment that divides a larger network to reduce broadcast traffic and improve network performance.

Broadcast Domain

A group of devices that can communicate with each other via broadcast messages.

Subnetting

Breaking down a large network into smaller subnetworks (subnets).

Problems with Large Broadcast Domains

Large broadcast domains lead to slower operations and increased network traffic due to excessive broadcast messages.

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IPv4 Addressing Scheme

A system for assigning unique IP addresses to devices on a network, essential for connectivity, particularly in medium-sized business networks where traffic management is crucial.

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Network Segmentation

Dividing a large network into smaller subnetworks (subnets).

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Subnetting by Location

Grouping devices based on their physical location in a network.

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Subnetting by Device Type

Grouping devices of similar types in a network for specific functions.

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Octet Boundary Subnetting

Subnetting is most efficiently done by adjusting the octet boundaries like /8, /16, /24.

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Classless Subnetting

A method of creating subnets by borrowing host bits for network bits.

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Magic Number

Represents the place value of the last '1' in a subnet mask, used to calculate subnet addresses. It's determined solely by the subnet mask, indicating the number of bits borrowed for subnetting.

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/25 Subnet Mask

A subnet mask where the first 25 bits are '1's, and the last 7 are '0's, creating two equal subnets. It allows dividing a network in half, useful for managing network traffic efficiently.

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Calculating Number of Subnets

Formulas used to determine the number of subnets that can be created from an original network based on how many bits are borrowed for subnetting.

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Calculating Number of Hosts

Formulas used to determine the number of usable host addresses within each subnet, taking into account network and broadcast addresses.

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Creating Two Equal-sized Subnets

The process of dividing an existing network into two equal-sized subnetworks using a /25 subnet mask. Each subnet has its own unique network and broadcast addresses, improving network organization.

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What's the 'magic number' for creating 4 subnets?

The magic number represents the subnet mask increment for creating subnets of equal size. To create 4 subnets, you borrow 2 bits, resulting in 2^2 = 4 subnets, and the magic number becomes 2^(32-26) = 64. Therefore, each subnet will increment by 64 IP addresses.

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How many bits are 'borrowed' to create 8 subnets?

To divide an existing network into 8 equal-sized subnets, you need to 'borrow' 3 bits from the host portion of the IP address. This increases the subnet mask by 3 bits, resulting in a /27 subnet mask.

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What is the purpose of subnetting?

Subnetting allows you to break a large network into smaller, more manageable segments. This improves network efficiency by reducing broadcast traffic, improving network performance, and enhancing security.

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How do you calculate a subnet mask?

The subnet mask determines the network and host portions of an IP address. It's expressed in binary, with '1's representing network bits and '0's representing host bits. For example, a /26 subnet mask has 26 '1's followed by 6 '0's, indicating that the first 26 bits are for the network and the remaining 6 are for host addresses.

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What's the benefit of using a /16 prefix for subnetting?

Using a /16 prefix for subnetting significantly increases the available subnets compared to a /24 prefix. This allows you to create a larger number of subnets, fostering better network organization and management.

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ARP

Address Resolution Protocol, which uses broadcasts to find the MAC address associated with an IPv4 address.

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DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol uses broadcasts to find a DHCP server on a network.

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Why subnet?

Subnetting divides a big network into smaller segments called subnets. This improves network performance by reducing broadcast traffic and helps with security by controlling which subnets can talk to each other.

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Octet boundaries for subnetting

Networks are easiest to subnet at the octet boundaries, like /8, /16, and /24. This makes it simpler to manage the network and understand how it's divided.

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Borrowing bits for subnetting

Subnets are created by taking some bits from the host part of an IP address and using them to create new network IDs. The more bits you borrow, the more subnets you can create.

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What does /25 mean?

A subnet mask where the first 25 bits are '1's (network) and the remaining 7 are '0's (host). Creates 2 equal-sized networks.

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How to calculate subnets?

Use the formula: 2^(number of borrowed bits). For example, /27 borrows 3 bits, so you get 2^3 = 8 subnets.

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Calculate usable hosts

Use the formula: 2^(number of host bits) - 2. This removes the network and broadcast addresses.

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Subnet Mask for 4 Subnets

The subnet mask used to create four equal-sized subnets from a /24 network is /26, represented in binary as 11111111.11111111.11111111.11000000.

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Magic Number for 4 Subnets

The magic number for creating 4 equal-sized subnets is 64. This means each subnet will be 64 IP addresses apart.

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Creating 8 Subnets

To create 8 equal-sized subnets from a /24 network, borrow 3 bits from the host portion of the IP address. This results in a /27 subnet mask.

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Magic Number for 8 Subnets

The magic number for creating 8 equal-sized subnets is 32. This means each subnet will be 32 IP addresses apart.

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Subnetting with /16 Prefix

Using a /16 prefix allows you to create a large number of subnets, providing greater flexibility in organizing and managing a network.

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Study Notes

Chapter 5: Subnetting IP Networks

  • Subnetting an IPv4 network enables end-to-end connectivity in small to medium-sized business networks.
  • Subnetting segments a network to improve communication.
  • Calculating IPv4 subnets for /24, /16, and /8 prefixes is covered.
  • Implementing IPv4 addressing schemes and variable length subnet masking (VLSM) is explained.
  • VLSM addressing schemes are used to provide connectivity to end users in small to medium-sized networks.

Network Segmentation: Broadcast Domains

  • Devices use broadcasts in Ethernet LANs to locate other devices and services.
    • Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) sends Layer 2 broadcasts to find MAC addresses.
    • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) broadcasts to find DHCP servers.
  • Switches forward broadcasts to all ports except the port that received the broadcast.
  • Large broadcast domains cause slow network and device operations.

Reasons for Subnetting

  • Subnetting reduces overall network traffic and improves performance.
  • Subnetting enables implementing security policies by controlling communication between subnets.
  • Subnetting can be used by location or device type to segment the network and improve organization.

Subnetting an IPv4 Network: Octet Boundaries

  • Networks are most easily subnetted at octet boundaries (/8, /16, and /24).
  • Subnet masks are used to identify the network portion of an IP address.
  • Subnets are created by borrowing host bits to be used as network bits.
  • The more host bits borrowed, the more subnets can be created.

Classless Subnetting

  • Subnets can borrow bits from any host bit position to create various subnet masks.
  • Listing shows how to subnets a /24 network using different prefix lengths.

Subnetting Examples

  • Examples for 1/2 and 4 subnets are described in detail in binary and decimal representations.
  • Examples are given for calculating the network, first, last, and broadcast addresses in each subnet.

Subnetting with the Magic Number

  • The magic number technique simplifies calculating subnets.
  • The magic number is the place value of the last bit in the subnet mask.
  • The different examples in the presentation illustrate using magic numbers to determine the subnet mask.

VLSM

  • VLSM allows for subnets of different sizes by borrowing varying numbers of host bits to create the subnets.
  • VLSM formulas for calculating hosts per subnet and subnet numbers apply to VLSM subnets.

IPv4 Network Subnetting (100 Subnets)

  • Explanation of how borrowing 7 host bits in a /16 network creates 128 subnets.
  • Formula calculation determining the number of subnets (2n), where "n" is the number of bits borrowed from the host bit position.

Benefits of Variable Length Subnet Masking

  • VLSM does not require subnets to be equal in size, as long as their address ranges don't overlap.
  • VLSM allows for more efficient use of IP addresses because it doesn't waste address space.

VLSM in Practice

  • Provides examples of how VLSM can be used to subnet a network more efficiently than traditional methods, for example to different buildings in a company.
  • Shows how subnetting can be applied on multiple levels and how to configure routers accordingly.

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This quiz covers the critical concepts of subnetting IPv4 networks, focusing on how it enhances connectivity within small to medium-sized business environments. Topics include calculating subnets, implementing addressing schemes, and understanding broadcast domains and their effects on network performance.

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