What is the primary function of a Subnet Mask in IPv4 networking?
آئی پی وی فور نیٹ ورکنگ میں سب نیٹ ماسک کا بنیادی کام کیا ہے
- To identify the MAC address
- To distinguish Network ID from Host ID
- To encrypt network traffic
- To assign IP addresses automatically
Explanation
- The primary function of a Subnet Mask in IPv4 networking is to distinguish the Network ID from the host ID
- It splits the 32-bit IPv4 address into two distinct parts.
- Uses bitwise AND with the IP address to separate the network and host portions
- Not for: MAC addressing (ARP), encryption (IPsec/TLS), auto-assignment (DHCP)
Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA
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آئی پی وی فور نیٹ ورکنگ میں سب نیٹ ماسک کا بنیادی کام کیا ہے
- To identify the MAC address
- To distinguish Network ID from Host ID
- To encrypt network traffic
- To assign IP addresses automatically
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