LinuxQuestions.org
Visit Jeremy's Blog.
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Networking
User Name
Password
Linux - Networking This forum is for any issue related to networks or networking.
Routing, network cards, OSI, etc. Anything is fair game.

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 08-26-2002, 01:13 PM   #1
mikeshn
Member
 
Registered: Feb 2002
Posts: 586

Rep: Reputation: 30
Subnet mask


Hello

Read a book about networking but have some question about Subnet mask Why subnet mask is always 255.255.255.0 . Does it mean that I can create just 255 hosts? Can someone brief explain of subnet mask?

Thanks
 
Old 08-26-2002, 01:19 PM   #2
Mara
Moderator
 
Registered: Feb 2002
Location: Grenoble
Distribution: Debian
Posts: 9,696

Rep: Reputation: 232Reputation: 232Reputation: 232
You'll find your answer in this thread:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...ghlight=subnet
 
  


Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Subnet Mask with 1 IP. Ionized Linux - Networking 25 06-10-2007 12:20 AM
subnet mask kizersouzay Linux - Networking 1 08-31-2005 03:07 PM
2 nics on the same subnet mask wrexy Linux - Networking 6 10-11-2004 05:33 PM
Setting IP Address and Subnet Mask and whatnot... Sloanr333 Linux - Networking 6 11-06-2003 11:39 PM
Remote Subnet Mask? - help! MikHud Linux - Networking 2 01-14-2003 05:21 AM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Networking

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:36 AM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration