How a computer uses a subnet mask?

Question

How a computer uses a subnet mask? What is CIDR (Classless Interdomain Routing)? How to determine the subnet mask?

Expert · Accepted Answer

Chapter 10 Notes  Segmentation and Subnetting  Before we get into how subnetting and VLANs work, let’s step back and briefly look  at why you might want to segment a network. When a network is segmented into multiple smaller networks, traffic on one network is separated from another network’s traffic and each net- work is its own broadcast domain. A network administrator might separate traffic to accomplish the following:  Enhance security—Broadcast domains are limited to each network so there’s less  possibility of hackers or malware reaching remote, protected networks in the enterprise domain.  Improve performance—Segmenting limits broadcast traffic by decreasing the size of each broadcast domain. The more efficient use of bandwidth resul

How a computer uses a subnet mask?

Other study guides from
Networks and Data Comm - - CSCI 270 -A

Others also asked

Discussion and review:

How a computer uses a subnet mask?

How a computer uses a subnet mask?

Other study guides from Networks and Data Comm - - CSCI 270 -A

Others also asked

Discussion and review:

Other study guides from
Networks and Data Comm - - CSCI 270 -A