Learning Subnetting

Learn the basics of IPv4 addressing and master the skill of IP subnetting.

Introduction

• Simplify IP subnetting

1. The Structure of IPv4 Addresses

• IPv4 address structure overview
• IPv4 address formatting
• Address classes
• Public vs. private IPv4 communication

2. Types of IPv4 Communication

• IPv4 communication overview
• Unicast
• Broadcast
• Multicast

3. Binary Numbers

• Binary numbering overview
• Converting binary numbers to decimals
• Converting decimal numbers to binary
• Practice exercise #1
• Practice exercise #2

4. Basic Subnetting

• IPv4 subnetting overview
• The network address
• The directed broadcast address
• The need for subnetting
• Calculating available subnets
• Calculating available hosts
• Practice exercise #3
• Practice exercise #4
• Practice exercise #5

5. Advanced Subnetting

• Advanced subnetting issues
• Calculating usable IPv4 address ranges
• Practice exercise #6
• Practice exercise #7
• Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)

Conclusion

• Download practice exercises and tables
• Review and next steps