Computer Networks - IP Addressing
A company wants to assign IP addresses to 254 devices uniquely within a single network. Which IP address range should they choose to ensure unique identification?
A company wants to assign IP addresses to 254 devices uniquely within a single network. Which IP address range should they choose to ensure unique identification?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Calculate needed IP addresses
The company needs at least 254 unique IP addresses for devices.Step 2: Analyze each IP range size
192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.255 has 256 addresses (0-255), sufficient for 254 devices.
10.0.0.0 to 10.0.0.127 has 128 addresses (0-127), too small.
172.16.0.0 to 172.16.0.63 has 64 addresses (0-63), too small.
192.168.2.0 to 192.168.2.31 has 32 addresses (0-31), too small.Final Answer:
192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.255 -> Option BQuick Check:
Largest range (256 addresses) sufficient for 254 devices [OK]
Quick Trick: Choose the largest IP range to cover all devices [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Picking too small IP ranges
- Not counting total available addresses
- Ignoring subnet size limits
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