4.2 Subnets Flashcards
1
Q
What is subnetting?
A
he process of dividing a large address space in a single network into smaller segments.
2
Q
What are the reasons for creating subnets?
A
Increase the number of devices that can be added to the LAN to overcome the architecture limits.
Reduce the number of devices on a single subnet to reduce congestion and collisions.
Reduce the processing load placed on computers and routers.
Combine networks that have the same media type within the same internetwork. Subnets cannot combine networks of different media types on the same subnet.
3
Q
What is Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM)
A
Lets you subdivide a network using different subnet masks in different regions
4
Q
What is Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)
A
the official standard that includes VLSM
