VLSM

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf computer networking
gptkbp:allows subnets of different sizes
gptkbp:benefit better utilization of address space
gptkbp:compatibleWith RIPv1
gptkbp:contrastsWith Fixed Length Subnet Mask (FLSM)
gptkbp:enables hierarchical addressing
gptkbp:fullName Variable Length Subnet Mask
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VLSM
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:Classless_Inter-Domain_Routing_(CIDR)
gptkbp:purpose efficient IP address allocation
gptkbp:reduces waste of IP addresses
gptkbp:requires route summarization
manual planning
gptkbp:supportedBy gptkb:EIGRP
gptkb:OSPF
RIPv2
classless routing protocols
gptkbp:usedFor custom subnetting
gptkbp:usedIn IP networking
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:IGRP
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6