How to calculate subnet masks in IPv6

Find out from our IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) expert whether or not calculating a subnet mask in IPv6 is different than calculating a subnet mask in IPv4.

Silvia Hagen, Sunny Connection AG

Can you tell me how to calculate subnet masks in IPv6?

You calculate IPv6 subnet masks the same way as you would in... IPv4. For more information on how to do this, you can check out SearchNetworking.com's Crash Course on the fundamentals of IP addressing and subnetting or this tip from David Davis on how to calculate a subnet mask using the subnet's formula.

This was last published in December 2008

Dig Deeper on Network management and monitoring

Related Q&A from Silvia Hagen

How does IPv6 benefit current and future applications?

IPv6 benefits current and future applications on the network. Learn what impact and effects the Internet Protocol version 6 brings, from our IPv4/... Continue Reading

What does node-local mean in IPv6 in terms of multicast scope?

In terms of multicast scopes, learn what node-local means in this definition by our Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) expert, Silvia Hagen. Continue Reading

What is the difference between packet fragmentation in IPv4 and IPv6?

In this Q&A, our IPv6 expert explains how packet fragmentation differs in IPv6 compared to IPv4. Continue Reading

SearchUnifiedCommunications

Zoom Phone system users share their success stories and setbacks

Tech leaders at Zoomtopia explained how migrating to the Zoom Phone system provides their employees with an integrated ...

RingCentral offers bulk SMS for reaching customers

A high-volume SMS API will let RingCentral users send thousands of messages at a time, a move that should help customers with ...

UC presence evolves amid remote work revolution

UC presence technology must evolve to be effective in today's world of remote work and multi-device communication. Learn how ...

SearchMobileComputing

5G isn't for the iPhone 12 buyer

U.S. carriers are years away from delivering reliable 5G service nationwide, so the supporting technology in the iPhone 12 is not...

Learn 5 Microsoft Intune security features for mobile admins

Intune admins must be familiar with all the most essential security features that the platform offers. Learn about features such ...

Microsoft adding voice commands to Outlook mobile app

Voice commands built into the Outlook mobile app will speed up writing emails, scheduling meetings and calling colleagues, ...

SearchDataCenter

IBM cloud revenues climb as hardware continues to decline

IBM cloud revenues continue to increase as hardware sales drop, sharpening the company's strategy to focus on hybrid cloud.

Figure out the differences of asset management vs. CMDB

There is no shortage of software options for change management tools. Operational goals can help IT teams decide if ITAM or CMDB ...

IBM partners with HBCUs to promote quantum computing

IBM is partnering with a group of historically Black colleges and universities to set up a quantum computing center in hopes of ...

SearchITChannel

Why 'channel' is a confusing term for MSPs and what to use

Instead of using 'channel,' for marketing, Dave Sobel thinks that solutions providers should consider 'ecosystem,' as channel is ...

Accenture, ServiceNow launch business group

The new Accenture ServiceNow Business Group aims to initially deliver industry offerings in financial services, government ...

When an SAP S/4HANA selective data transition makes sense

An SAP S/4HANA selective data transition might be the best approach for a customer's ECC conversion. Learn how this approach ...

How to calculate subnet masks in IPv6

Find out from our IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) expert whether or not calculating a subnet mask in IPv6 is different than calculating a subnet mask in IPv4.

Dig Deeper on Network management and monitoring

IP addressing and subnetting: Calculate a subnet mask from hosts and subnets

subnet mask (subnetting)

IP subnetting: How to calculate subnet masks

variable-length subnet mask (VLSM)

Related Q&A from Silvia Hagen

How does IPv6 benefit current and future applications?

What does node-local mean in IPv6 in terms of multicast scope?

What is the difference between packet fragmentation in IPv4 and IPv6?

Start the conversation

0 comments

Please create a username to comment.

SearchUnifiedCommunications

Zoom Phone system users share their success stories and setbacks

RingCentral offers bulk SMS for reaching customers

UC presence evolves amid remote work revolution

SearchMobileComputing

5G isn't for the iPhone 12 buyer

Learn 5 Microsoft Intune security features for mobile admins

Microsoft adding voice commands to Outlook mobile app

SearchDataCenter

IBM cloud revenues climb as hardware continues to decline

Figure out the differences of asset management vs. CMDB

IBM partners with HBCUs to promote quantum computing

SearchITChannel

Why 'channel' is a confusing term for MSPs and what to use

Accenture, ServiceNow launch business group

When an SAP S/4HANA selective data transition makes sense

Dig Deeper on Network management and monitoring

IP addressing and subnetting: Calculate a subnet mask from hosts and subnets

subnet mask (subnetting)

IP subnetting: How to calculate subnet masks

variable-length subnet mask (VLSM)

Related Q&A from Silvia Hagen

Start the conversation

0 comments

Register

Login

Forgot your password?

Your password has been sent to:

Please create a username to comment.