Jul 30, 2024
A simple way to think of the /xx is:
"The number of consecutive bits set to 1 in the subnet mask". That's it. This however does require you knowing what a subnet mask is and how you AND it against the IP address to get the subnet.
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Written by David Klempfner
I’m a software developer who is passionate about learning how things work behind the scenes.
