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What is a mask in IP?
What is a mask in IP?
CryptoAlchemy
Sat Apr 05 2025
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I'm trying to understand networking concepts, and I came across the term 'mask' in relation to IP. Could someone explain what a mask is in the context of IP addresses?
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EtherWhale
Mon Apr 07 2025
A subnet mask serves a crucial function in networking.
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GliderPulse
Mon Apr 07 2025
Its main purpose is to segment an IP address into distinct components.
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CryptoWizardry
Mon Apr 07 2025
Specifically, it divides the IP address into two primary parts.
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ZenHarmony
Mon Apr 07 2025
The first part, identified by the subnet mask, represents the host.
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Caterina
Sun Apr 06 2025
The host can be any device connected to the network, such as a computer.
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