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Subnet mask

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001175

A 32-bit number that divides an IP address into network and host portions, allowing a router to determine if a destination IP address is on the local network or a remote network. It works by performing a bitwise AND operation with the IP address. Common subnet masks include 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001175
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectTechnical
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-001175",
  "term": "Subnet mask",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A 32-bit number that divides an IP address into network and host portions, allowing a router to determine if a destination IP address is on the local network or a remote network. It works by performing a bitwise AND operation with the IP address. Common subnet masks include 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network.",
  "subject": "Technical",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/subnet-mask/"
}

Record 1,293 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.