Question: Which subnet would include the address 192.168.1.96 as a usable host address?
- 192.168.1.64/26
- 192.168.1.32/27
- 192.168.1.32/28
- 192.168.1.64/29
Answer:
- 192.168.1.64/26
Here’s Why?
The subnet that would encompass the IP address 192.168.1.96 as a usable host address is 192.168.1.64/26.
In the CIDR notation, 192.168.1.64/26
signifies that the initial 26 bits are designated for the network address, leaving the remaining 6 bits for host addresses.
The range of host addresses within the subnet 192.168.1.64/26
extends from 192.168.1.65 to 192.168.1.126. The IP address 192.168.1.96 falls within this range, confirming its status as a usable host address in this subnet.
Please note the following details about this subnet:
- 192.168.1.64 is the network address
- 192.168.1.127 is the broadcast address
- 192.168.1.65 to 192.168.1.126 are the usable host addresses
Therefore, the correct answer is: 192.168.1.64/26