Subnetting ensures that traffic destined for a device within a subnet stays in that subnet, which reduces congestion. Through strategic placement of subnets, you can help reduce your network's load and more efficiently route traffic.

Why do we need subnetting?

Why is subnetting necessary? ... Because an IP address is limited to indicating the network and the device address, IP addresses cannot be used to indicate which subnet an IP packet should go to. Routers within a network use something called a subnet mask to sort data into subnetworks.

What is subnetting and why is it important?

Subnetting identifies a network with a range of Internet Protocol addresses in the Internet. It also allows large networks to be divided into smaller networks, each with its own set of IP addresses.