Subnetting
37 videos • 140 views • by rackman IP Address: A logical numeric address that is assigned to every single computer, printer, switch, router, or any other device that is part of a TCP/IP-based network Subnet: A separate and identifiable portion of an organization’s network, typically arranged on one floor, building or geographical location Subnet Mask: A 32-bit number used to differentiate the network component of an IP address by dividing the IP address into a network address and host address Number of networks (subnet) = 2N Number of total host addresses in each network = 2H Number of valid host addresses in each network = 2H – 2 Here, N is the number of host bits used as network bits to create additional subnets, and H is the available host bits. Network Interface Card (NIC): A computer hardware component that allows a computer to connect to a network