22/04/2026
IPv4 Subnetting โ Your Ultimate Cheat Sheet!
Still confused about CIDR, subnet masks, and IP ranges?
๐ This ONE chart simplifies everything.
๐น What you need to remember:
โ๏ธ CIDR (/24, /25, /26โฆ) defines network size
โ๏ธ Subnet mask = how many bits are for network
โ๏ธ Wildcard = inverse of subnet mask (used in ACLs)
โ๏ธ More bits โ More subnets, fewer hosts
๐น Pro Tip:
๐ /24 = 256 IPs (most common)
๐ /25 = 128 IPs
๐ /30 = 4 IPs (perfect for point-to-point links)
๐ธ Private IP Ranges:
๐น 10.0.0.0/8
๐น 172.16.0.0/12
๐น 192.168.0.0/16
Why this matters:
Better network design
Efficient IP usage
Essential for CCNA & real-world networking
Challenge for you:
How many usable hosts in a /26 subnet?
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