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/24 subnet: mask and number of hosts
A /24 network has a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and 256 total addresses (254 usable hosts).
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Prefix | /24 |
| Subnet mask | 255.255.255.0 |
| Wildcard mask | 0.0.0.255 |
| Total addresses | 256 |
| Usable hosts | 254 |
| Equivalent /24 networks | 1 |
When it is used
The classic LAN size and the default for most home and small-office networks (netmask 255.255.255.0).