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Understanding CIDR

CIDR, or Classless Inter-Domain Routing, is a method for allocating IP addresses and routing traffic more efficiently than the traditional class-based system. It uses a notation that specifies the number of network bits in an IP address, allowing for flexible subnetting and reduced routing table sizes through aggregation. CIDR is crucial for optimizing IP address usage and is applicable in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

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Understanding CIDR

CIDR, or Classless Inter-Domain Routing, is a method for allocating IP addresses and routing traffic more efficiently than the traditional class-based system. It uses a notation that specifies the number of network bits in an IP address, allowing for flexible subnetting and reduced routing table sizes through aggregation. CIDR is crucial for optimizing IP address usage and is applicable in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

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Understanding CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing)

What is CIDR? (Classless Inter-Domain Routing)

CIDR stands for Classless Inter-Domain Routing. It is a method used to allocate IP addresses and

efficiently route traffic on networks, especially the internet. CIDR replaced the old class-based IP

addressing system (Class A, B, C) to allow more flexible and efficient use of IP addresses.

Key Concepts of CIDR

1. CIDR Notation

CIDR uses a format like: 192.168.1.0/24

- The /24 is the prefix length - it tells how many bits of the IP address are network bits.

- The remaining bits are for host addresses.

- In /24: 24 bits for network, 8 bits for hosts to 2^8 = 256 total IPs (254 usable)

2. CIDR vs Classful Addressing

Feature | Classful Addressing | CIDR

------------------------ | ------------------- | -------------------------

Fixed subnet sizes | Yes (A, B, C) | No (customizable)

IP space utilization | Inefficient | Efficient

Routing tables | Larger | Smaller (via aggregation)

3. Subnetting with CIDR

CIDR lets you divide a network into subnets of varying sizes based on your needs.
Examples:

CIDR | Subnet Mask | Usable IPs

------------|---------------------|------------

/24 | 255.255.255.0 | 254

/23 | 255.255.254.0 | 510

/22 | 255.255.252.0 | 1022

/21 | 255.255.248.0 | 2046

4. CIDR Aggregation (Supernetting)

CIDR allows grouping multiple networks into one route to reduce routing table size.

Example:

- Combine 192.168.0.0/24 to 192.168.3.0/24 to one route: 192.168.0.0/22

Why CIDR Matters

- Saves IP address space

- Allows flexible subnetting

- Enables better routing efficiency

- Essential in IPv4 networks and still used in IPv6

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