/24 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

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255.255.255.0 · 254 usable hosts

A /24 network uses 24 bits for the network and 8 for hosts, giving 256 addresses and 254 usable hosts. It is typically used for home and small office LANs.

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    /24 at a glance

    PropertyValue
    Subnet mask255.255.255.0
    Wildcard mask0.0.0.255
    Total addresses256
    Usable hosts254
    Size relative to /241 per /24

    Example: 192.168.1.0/24

    FieldAddress
    Network192.168.1.0
    First host192.168.1.1
    Last host192.168.1.254
    Broadcast192.168.1.255

    Frequently asked questions

    How many hosts are in a /24?

    254 usable hosts out of 256 addresses.

    What is the wildcard mask for /24?

    0.0.0.255, the inverse of 255.255.255.0.

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