What subnet mask would accommodate this network?

Refer to the exhibit.

The enterprise has decided to use the network address 172.16.0.0. The network administrator
needs to design a classful addressing scheme to accommodate the three subnets, with 30, 40,
and 50 hosts, as shown. What subnet mask would accommodate this network?

Refer to the exhibit.

The enterprise has decided to use the network address 172.16.0.0. The network administrator
needs to design a classful addressing scheme to accommodate the three subnets, with 30, 40,
and 50 hosts, as shown. What subnet mask would accommodate this network?

A.
255.255.255.192

B.
255.255.255.224

C.
255.255.255.240

D.
255.255.255.248

E.
255.255.255.252

Explanation:
Subnet mask A i.e. 255.255.255.192 with CIDR of /26 which means 64 hosts per subnet which are
sufficient to accommodate even the largest subnet of 50 hosts.



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Andrius

Andrius

Question didnt state for which network we have to find subnet mask

Cowamundo

Cowamundo

@ Andrius:
They are talking about a classful addressing scheme so the subnet-mask needs to be the same on each subnet.