Chapter 8. Subnetting IP Networks

Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:

Image Why is routing necessary for hosts on different subnets to be able to communicate?

Image How would you calculate the number of host addresses if you were given a network and subnet mask?

Image How would you calculate the correct subnet mask to accommodate a given number of hosts?

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