Subnet Calculator
Calculate IPv4 subnets, network ranges, and host addresses
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help_outline Understanding Subnetting
What is Subnetting?
Subnetting is the process of dividing a large network into smaller, more manageable sub-networks (subnets). It helps optimize network performance, improve security, and simplify network management.
CIDR Notation
Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) notation specifies network addresses and their subnet masks:
- • Format: IP_address/Prefix_length
- • Example: 192.168.1.0/24
- • Prefix length indicates number of network bits
Common Subnet Sizes
Network Classes
Class A: 1.0.0.0 - 126.255.255.255
Default mask: /8 (255.0.0.0)
Class B: 128.0.0.0 - 191.255.255.255
Default mask: /16 (255.255.0.0)
Class C: 192.0.0.0 - 223.255.255.255
Default mask: /24 (255.255.255.0)
Private IP Ranges:
- • Class A: 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255
- • Class B: 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255
- • Class C: 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255
school Subnet Calculation Examples
Example 1: /24 Network
IP: 192.168.1.0/24
- • Network: 192.168.1.0
- • Broadcast: 192.168.1.255
- • First Host: 192.168.1.1
- • Last Host: 192.168.1.254
- • Total Hosts: 254
Example 2: /28 Network
IP: 192.168.1.0/28
- • Network: 192.168.1.0
- • Broadcast: 192.168.1.15
- • First Host: 192.168.1.1
- • Last Host: 192.168.1.14
- • Total Hosts: 14