1. subnet - Noun
2. subnet - Verb
(topology) The abstraction of a sequence.
(networking) A portion of a network that shares a network address in which each component is identified by a number.
subnet (third-person singular simple present subnets, present participle subnetting, simple past and past participle subnetted)
(transitive, networking) To break (a network) into subnets.
A broadcast address is an address that allows information to be sent to all interfaces in a given subnet, rather than a specific machine. Source: Internet
CIDR is based on variable-length subnet masking (VLSM) to allow allocation and routing based on arbitrary-length prefixes. Source: Internet
Classless Inter-Domain Routing is based on variable-length subnet masking (VLSM), which allows a network to be divided into variously sized subnets, providing the opportunity to size a network more appropriately for local needs. Source: Internet
EIGRP adds support for VLSM (variable length subnet mask) and adds the Diffusing Update Algorithm (DUAL) in order to improve routing and provide a loopless environment. Source: Internet
Ensure the Magic Packet travels from source to destination If the sender is on the same subnet (local LAN) as the computer to be woken up there are generally no issues. Source: Internet
For example, a gateway router supporting a populated class B subnet, handling 10 x 100 Mbit/s Ethernet channels, must examine 16 bits of address to determine the destination port for each packet. Source: Internet