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subnet

subnet
NounTransitive Verb
pl: subnetspast: subnettedpp: subnetteding: subnetting

This term is a technical portmanteau of "sub" and "network," used almost exclusively within the domain of computer networking and information technology. It carries a neutral, functional connotation, describing the architectural process of organizing IP addresses to optimize traffic flow and enhance security.

When used as a verb, it describes a specific technical action involving the application of a subnet mask. In professional contexts, it is often paired with terms like "masking" or "segmentation" to describe the broader strategy of network isolation.

Meanings

Nounsubnet

A logical subdivision of an IP network, created to improve performance and security by partitioning a larger network into smaller, manageable segments.

The administrator configured a separate subnet for the guest wireless network to isolate it from the corporate servers.

Transitive Verbsubnet
[~ something]

To divide a larger network into smaller logical sub-networks using a subnet mask.

The network engineer decided to subnet the primary address space to reduce broadcast traffic congestion.

Examples

We need to move the printers to a different subnet to stop them from flooding the main network.

Office

We need to move the printers to a different subnet to stop them from flooding the main network.

I wonder if the security breach happened because the guest subnet was not properly isolated.

none

I wonder if the security breach happened because the guest subnet was not properly isolated.

The company decided to subnet their internal network to better organize the different departments.

Business

The company decided to subnet their internal network to better organize the different departments.

Can you check if the server is on the same subnet as the database?

Office

Can you check if the server is on the same subnet as the database?

The IT team will subnet the remaining IP range tomorrow morning.

Office

The IT team will subnet the remaining IP range tomorrow morning.

Each floor of the building is assigned its own subnet for easier troubleshooting.

Business

Each floor of the building is assigned its own subnet for easier troubleshooting.

Wait, did you remember to subnet the VLANs before deploying the new switches?

Office

Waitdid you remember to subnet the VLANs before deploying the new switches?

A properly configured subnet reduces the number of collisions on a local network.

none

A properly configured subnet reduces the number of collisions on a local network.

I should probably subnet this block of addresses to avoid wasting IPs.

none

I should probably subnet this block of addresses to avoid wasting IPs.

Related Words

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