Cryptocurrency Q&A What is the maximum network mask?

What is the maximum network mask?

CryptoAlchemist CryptoAlchemist Wed Mar 19 2025 | 7 answers 1540
I'm trying to understand the concept of network masks, specifically, I want to know what the maximum possible value for a network mask is. What is the maximum network mask?

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EclipseChaser EclipseChaser Fri Mar 21 2025
It is also used in transit networks where only two hosts or gateways are required on a subnet.

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CryptoElite CryptoElite Fri Mar 21 2025
The largest subnet mask utilized for routing subnet purposes is 255.255.255.251.

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CosmicWave CosmicWave Fri Mar 21 2025
This specific subnet mask corresponds to a CIDR notation of /31.

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CryptoWizardry CryptoWizardry Fri Mar 21 2025
The /30 subnet mask is commonly employed in scenarios involving point-to-point links.

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GangnamGlitzGlamourGloryDays GangnamGlitzGlamourGloryDays Thu Mar 20 2025
The /30 subnet configuration ensures that there are only two usable IP addresses.

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