November 13, 2024

What is a subnet mask?

What is a network? 

A network is 2, or more devices (computers, IoT, mobiles, etc.) connected to each other for the purpose of exchanging data electronically. 

What is a subnet mask? 

The subnet mask is a separator that defines which part of the IP address is dedicated to the hosts (connected devices) and which part is dedicated to the network address. The subnet mask gives us the size of the network that we are working with. 

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