What does the term 'subnetting' refer to in IP addressing?

Practice Questions

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What does the term 'subnetting' refer to in IP addressing?
  1. Dividing a network into smaller networks
  2. Combining multiple networks into one
  3. Assigning static IP addresses
  4. Changing the default gateway

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What does the term 'subnetting' refer to in IP addressing?
  • Step 1: Understand that a network is like a big group of computers that can talk to each other.
  • Step 2: Realize that sometimes, it's easier to manage smaller groups of computers instead of one big group.
  • Step 3: Learn that subnetting is the process of splitting that big group into smaller groups, called subnets.
  • Step 4: Know that each subnet can have its own set of rules and can be managed separately.
  • Step 5: Remember that subnetting helps improve network performance and security.
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