Summary  
This chapter explains how to calculate and apply subnet masks to partition an IP address range into smaller, appropriately sized subnets based on host requirements.  

General domain of usage  
Enterprise network design and management

## Identify the IP Address and Required Subnet Mask

**Start with the IP address:** begin with the IP address you want to divide, such as `192.168.1.0`.

**Determine the number of subnets:** if you need 4 subnets, decide on the appropriate subnet mask to accommodate them.

## Calculate the Number of Subnets

**Formula:** use the formula `2^n - 2` where `n` is the number of bits borrowed from the host portion of the address to determine the number of subnets. For instance, borrowing 2 bits results in 4 subnets.

## Determine Subnet Ranges

**Assign subnet ranges:** using the subnet mask, assign subnet ranges. If your original subnet mask is `255.255.255.0` and you need to create 4 subnets, your new subnet mask would be `255.255.255.192`.

  - `192.168.1.0 – 192.168.1.63` (Subnet 1)
  - `192.168.1.64 – 192.168.1.127` (Subnet 2)
  - `192.168.1.128 – 192.168.1.191` (Subnet 3)
  - `192.168.1.192 – 192.168.1.255` (Subnet 4)



## Configure Devices

**Assign IP addresses:** devices in the HR department could use addresses from `192.168.1.10 – 192.168.1.30` under Subnet 1 to ensure they are logically grouped.

## Testing and Verification

**Connectivity tests:** after configuration, test connectivity to ensure devices within the same subnet can communicate, and verify isolation between subnets if required.

## Document Your Subnets

**Documentation:** always document the subnet ranges, IP addresses, and configuration settings for future reference and troubleshooting.

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Practical Subnetting Exercises

Identify the IP Address and Required Subnet Mask

Calculate the Number of Subnets

Determine Subnet Ranges

Configure Devices

Testing and Verification

Document Your Subnets