Subnetting Examples and IPv4 Addressing

A collection of flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to subnetting and IPv4 addressing based on the provided lecture notes.

Subnetting

The practice of dividing a network into smaller, manageable sub-networks.

IPv4 Address

A 32-bit numerical address used to identify devices on a network.

/26

A subnet mask that allows for 64 addresses, creating 4 subnets.

Block Size

The total number of addresses within a subnet, determined by the subnet mask.

Subnet ID/Address

The first address in a subnet, used to identify that subnet.

Broadcast Address

The last address in a subnet, used to send data to all devices on that subnet.

Usable/Assignable Addresses

The range of addresses available for assignment to devices within a subnet.

Borrowed Bits

Bits taken from the host portion of an IP address to create subnets.

Subnet No.

The identifier for each subnet in a given network.

Router

A device that forwards data packets between computer networks.

Broadcast Address Importance

This address cannot be assigned to a device and is used for broadcasting messages.

Subnet Communication

The ability of devices within the same subnet to communicate directly.

Subnetting Problem Example

An exercise or scenario demonstrating how to identify incorrect IP addresses in a subnet.

Subnet Mask Notation

A format used to denote the size of a subnet mask, such as /24 or /29.