subnet
/ˈsʌbˌnɛt/
noun
- A smaller, logically separate network within a larger computer network, used to improve performance and security.
- The IT department divided the company network into several subnets for better traffic management.
- A router connects different subnets so they can communicate with each other.
- Each subnet has its own range of IP addresses.
verb
- To divide a computer network into smaller subnets.
- The network administrator needs to subnet the office network to handle more devices.
- You can subnet a large network to reduce congestion.
- Learning how to subnet is an important skill for network engineers.