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subnet

subnet

5 4.6
A smaller network inside a larger computer network that organizes and protects devices
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌbˌnɛt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : subred
  • To improve security, the company's IT team decided to create a separate subnet for guest devices.

It's, I mean, if there's a ton of interest, then we can laugh the subnet DXE.

Examples

  • My edge server is located on the same subnet as the front end, so the internal NIC and external NIC are located on the same subnet.

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  • On the internal NIC, we will use only an IP address and subnet mask; we cannot put a default gateway on this interface.

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  • Neither of them are on the same subnet.

    The Net (1995)

  • If I do, can they be on the same subnet?

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  • The UAP is connected, as usual, on the same subnet as the controller.

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  • Are there any special requirements for the monitoring equipment, like they need to be on the same subnet as the client or server that they report to?

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  • They are both on the same subnet; I'm admin on both.

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  • Edge server requires two different NICs on two different subnets.

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  • You should not have your edge's internal interface (172.16.16.3) on the same subnet as the other interfaces (.4, .5, .6).

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  • The network administrator assigned several devices to a new subnet to manage traffic more efficiently.

Synonyms

computer network
vssubnet
  • Specialized
19 2.8

A group of computers and devices that are connected to share files and printers

is a smaller part used to organize, manage, or secure the larger network
subnetwork
vssubnet
  • Specialized
4.2

A small group of connected computers or devices inside a larger computer system

is limited to computer networks and emphasizes organizing, managing, or securing

How Large

Internet
  • Texting
597 1.6
subnet
  • Specialized
5 4.6

Surface Forms

subnet singular
subnets plural

Morphology

subnet = net (transparent) = sub + net

Built by the productive prefix 'sub-' + 'net' and directly means a smaller/part-of relationship used in networking, which is derivable by learners who know 'sub-' and 'net'.

Etymology

Subnet comes from the first part sub- meaning 'under' or 'part of' and net meaning 'net' or 'network'. So a subnet is a smaller network inside a larger one, which is why companies use subnets to keep parts of their computer networks separate and safer.