Subnetting and Supernetting

Subnetting is the division of a large networks into at least two smaller sub-networks. These sub-networks or subnets will have their own address allocated to it, a subnetid. On the other hand suppernetting is the process of amalgamating smaller sub-networks into a larger network. Subnetting will allow for better traffic management across LAN's and better IP address utilization. Supernetting has benefits of conserving address space and efficiency gains in routers in terms of memory storage.

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