Chapter 9 : Subnetting IP networks

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Chapter 9: Subnetting
IP Networks
Introduction to Networks

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Chapter 9
9.0 Introduction
9.1 Subnetting an IPv4 Network
9.2 Addressing Schemes
9.3 Design Considerations for IPv6
9.4 Summary

Chapter 9: Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
 Explain why routing is necessary for hosts on different networks to
communicate.
 Describe IP as a communication protocol used to identify a single
device on a network.
 Given a network and a subnet mask, calculate the number of host
addresses available.
 Calculate the necessary subnet mask in order to accommodate the
requirements of a network.
 Describe the benefits of variable length subnet masking (VLSM).
 Explain how IPv6 address assignments are implemented in a
business network.

9.1 Subnetting an IPv4
Network

Network Segmentation
Reasons for Subnetting
Subnetting is the process of segmenting a network into multiple
smaller network spaces called subnetworks or subnets.
 Large networks must be segmented into smaller subnetworks,
creating smaller groups of devices and services to:
• Control traffic by containing broadcast traffic within each
subnetwork.
• Reduce overall network traffic and improve network performance.
Communication Between Subnets
 A router is necessary for devices on different networks and subnets
to communicate.
 Each router interface must have an IPv4 host address that belongs to
the network or subnet that the router interface is connected.
 Devices on a network and subnet use the router interface attached to
their LAN as their default gateway.

IP Subnetting is FUNdamental
The Plan
Planning the Network

Subnetting an IPv4 Network
Basic Subnetting
 Borrowing Bits to Create Subnets
 Borrowing 1 bit 21 = 2 subnets
Subnet 1
Network 192.168.1.128-255/25
Mask: 255.255.255.128
Subnet 0
Network 192.168.1.0-127/25
Mask: 255.255.255.128
Borrowing 1 Bit from the host portion creates 2 subnets with the same subnet mask

Subnets in Use
Subnet 0
Network 192.168.1.0-127/25
Subnet 1
Network 192.168.1.128-255/25
Subnets in Use

Subnetting Formulas
Calculate number
of subnets
Calculate number
of hosts

Creating 4 Subnets
Borrowing 2 bits to create 4 subnets. 22 = 4 subnets
Creating 4 Subnets

Creating Eight Subnets
Borrowing 3 bits to Create 8 Subnets. 23 = 8 subnets

Creating Eight Subnets (Cont.)

Determining the Subnet Mask
Subnetting Based on Host Requirements
Two considerations when planning subnets:
 Number of subnets required
 Number of host addresses required
Formula to determine number of usable hosts: 2^n-2
 2^n (where n is the number of remaining host bits) is used to
calculate the number of hosts.
 -2 (The subnetwork ID and broadcast address cannot be used on
each subnet.)

Subnetting Network-Based Requirements
Calculate the
number of subnets:
 2^n (where n is the
number of bits
borrowed)
 Subnet needed for
each department.

Subnetting To Meet Network Requirements
 Balance the
required number of
subnets and hosts
for the largest
subnet.
 Design the
addressing scheme
to accommodate
the maximum
number of hosts for
each subnet.
 Allow for growth in
each subnet.

Subnetting To Meet Network Requirements

Benefits of Variable Length Subnet Masking
Traditional Subnetting Wastes Addresses
 Traditional subnetting –
Uses the same number
of addresses is allocated
for each subnet.
 Subnets that require
fewer addresses have
unused (wasted)
addresses; for example,
WAN links only need two
addresses.

Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSM)
 The variable-length subnet
mask (VLSM) or
subnetting a subnet
provides more efficient
use of addresses.
 VLSM allows a network
space to be divided in
unequal parts.
 Subnet mask varies,
depending on how many
bits have been borrowed
for a particular subnet.
 Network is first subnetted,
and then the subnets are
resubnetted.

Basic VLSM

VLSM in Practice
 Using VLSM subnets, the LAN and WAN segments in example
below can be addressed with minimum waste.
 Each LANs will be assigned a subnet with /27 mask.
 Each WAN link will be assigned a subnet with /30 mask.

VLSM Chart

9.2 Addressing Schemes

Structured Design
Planning to Address the Network
Allocation of network addresses should be planned and documented
for the purposes of:
 Preventing duplication of addresses
 Providing and controlling access
 Monitoring security and performance
Client addresses – Usually dynamically assigned using the Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Sample
Network
Addressing
Plan

9.3 Design Considerations
for IPv6

Subnetting Using the Subnet ID
An IPv6 Network Space is subnetted to support hierarchical, logical
design of the network

IPV6 Subnet Allocation

Subnetting into the Interface ID
IPv6 bits can be borrowed from the interface ID to create additional
IPv6 subnets.

9.3 Summary

Chapter 9: Summary
In this chapter, you learned that:
 Subnetting is the process of segmenting a network, by dividing it into
multiple smaller network spaces.
 Subnetting a subnet, or using VLSM, was designed to avoid wasting
addresses.
 IPv6 address space is subnetted to support the hierarchical, logical
design of the network.
 Size, location, use, and access requirements are all considerations
in the address planning process.
 IP networks must be tested to verify connectivity and operational
performance.

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