CIDR notation writes an address and the length of its network prefix, such as 192.168.1.0/24.
Why it matters
A /24 has 256 addresses, of which 254 are usable for hosts. A larger prefix number means a smaller network.
Source: RFC 4632
CIDR notation writes an address and the length of its network prefix, such as 192.168.1.0/24.
A /24 has 256 addresses, of which 254 are usable for hosts. A larger prefix number means a smaller network.
Source: RFC 4632