The address of class B host is to be split into 6 bit subnets with ‐ subnet number. What is the maximum number of the subnets and the maximum number of hosts in each subnet?
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Correct answer: D. 62 subnets and 1022 hosts
Explanation
6 subnet bits give 2⁶ − 2 = 62 subnets (classic rule); the remaining 10 host bits give 2¹⁰ − 2 = 1022 hosts.
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