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Subnet Mask and Supernetting Guide

The document provides detailed calculations for subnet masks and supernetting for various classes of IP addresses. It includes examples for Class A, B, and C networks, detailing how to determine the required subnet masks based on the number of subnets needed and how to combine multiple Class C networks into supernets. Key formulas and results for each scenario are presented clearly, illustrating the process of subnetting and supernetting.

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Subnet Mask and Supernetting Guide

The document provides detailed calculations for subnet masks and supernetting for various classes of IP addresses. It includes examples for Class A, B, and C networks, detailing how to determine the required subnet masks based on the number of subnets needed and how to combine multiple Class C networks into supernets. Key formulas and results for each scenario are presented clearly, illustrating the process of subnetting and supernetting.

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Subnet Mask Calculation and Supernetting Questions

Subnet Mask Calculation Questions (Classful Addressing)

1. A Class C network has an IP address [Link]. Find the subnet mask if 4 subnets are

required.

Solution:

- Class C default subnet mask: [Link]

- Required subnets: 4

- Formula: 2^n >= Number of subnets

Here, n = 2 (as 2^2 = 4).

- Borrow 2 bits from the host part:

Subnet mask = [Link] (first 2 bits in last octet are borrowed).

2. For a Class B network ([Link]), calculate the subnet mask to create 64 subnets.

Solution:

- Class B default subnet mask: [Link]

- Required subnets: 64

- Formula: 2^n >= Number of subnets

Here, n = 6 (as 2^6 = 64).

- Borrow 6 bits from the host part:

Subnet mask = [Link].

3. A Class A network ([Link]) requires 1000 subnets. Find the subnet mask.

Solution:
- Class A default subnet mask: [Link]

- Required subnets: 1000

- Formula: 2^n >= Number of subnets

Here, n = 10 (as 2^10 = 1024).

- Borrow 10 bits from the host part:

Subnet mask = [Link].

4. How many subnets can be created in a Class C network ([Link]) with subnet mask

[Link]?

Solution:

- Class C default subnet mask: [Link]

- Given subnet mask: [Link]

- Borrowed bits: 3 (as 224 in binary is 11100000).

- Formula: 2^n = Number of subnets

Subnets = 2^3 = 8.

5. A Class C network ([Link]) has a subnet mask of [Link]. How many hosts are

available per subnet?

Solution:

- Subnet mask: [Link]

- Number of host bits: 4 (as 240 in binary is 11110000, leaving 4 bits).

- Formula: (2^n) - 2 = Number of hosts per subnet

Hosts = (2^4) - 2 = 14.

Supernetting Questions (Class C Networks)


1. Combine four Class C networks ([Link], [Link], [Link], [Link]) into a

single supernet. Find the supernet mask.

Solution:

- Identify common prefix:

Networks: [Link], [Link], [Link], [Link]

Binary representation shows common prefix length of 22 bits.

- Supernet mask = [Link].

2. Determine the supernet mask for combining eight Class C networks from [Link] to

[Link].

Solution:

- Identify common prefix:

Binary shows common prefix length of 21 bits.

- Supernet mask = [Link].

3. Combine two Class C networks ([Link] and [Link]) into a single supernet. Find the

supernet mask.

Solution:

- Identify common prefix:

Binary shows common prefix length of 23 bits.

- Supernet mask = [Link].

4. Combine 16 Class C networks starting from [Link]. What is the supernet mask?

Solution:
- Identify common prefix:

Binary shows common prefix length of 20 bits.

- Supernet mask = [Link].

5. Calculate the number of addresses in a supernet combining four Class C networks.

Solution:

- Class C network has 256 addresses.

- Combining 4 networks:

Total addresses = 256 * 4 = 1024.

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