https://www.practicalnetworking.net/stand-alone/flsm-and-vlsm-part-2/ Networking presented simply, practically, and applicably Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:44:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.practicalnetworking.net/stand-alone/flsm-and-vlsm-part-2/#comment-256228 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:44:23 +0000 https://www.practicalnetworking.net/?p=2283#comment-256228 This is a really helpful explanation of VLSM, especially the practical approach to allocating subnets efficiently across different segments. I also like how the examples make the concepts easier to follow. After working through networking topics like this, I sometimes switch to Connections Hint Today for a quick change of pace and a different kind of problem-solving challenge.

]]> https://www.practicalnetworking.net/stand-alone/flsm-and-vlsm-part-2/#comment-256156 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:34:13 +0000 https://www.practicalnetworking.net/?p=2283#comment-256156 It reminds me of when I was setting up my own network and had to carefully plan my subnetting. Such a game-changer!

]]> https://www.practicalnetworking.net/stand-alone/flsm-and-vlsm-part-2/#comment-256105 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:33:56 +0000 https://www.practicalnetworking.net/?p=2283#comment-256105 What is the smallest subnet that can currently be assigned to a Point-to-Point connection? I’m just curious about this part.

]]> https://www.practicalnetworking.net/stand-alone/flsm-and-vlsm-part-2/#comment-255914 Fri, 29 May 2026 02:52:35 +0000 https://www.practicalnetworking.net/?p=2283#comment-255914 There is also some bonus content discussing Point to Point segments — segments which merely connect two routers to each other. These types of Block Blast Free segments only require two IP addresses — one for each Router’s interface.

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