What is a subnet mask, and how is it used?

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ANSWER: It is a 32-bit number that helps one computer find another. The 32 bits are used to indicate what portion of an IP address is the network portion, called the network ID or network address, and what part is the host portion, called the host ID or node ID. Using this information, a computer can determine if another computer with a given IP address is on its own or a different network.

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