subnet

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Subnet' or 'subnetwork' means a smaller network within a bigger one. To explain, consider an office building (bigger network) having several floors (smaller subnets). Each floor can have its network but is part of the overall building's network.

Examples in Different Contexts

For multinational corporations, 'subnet' structures can segregate regional office networks. A network manager might state, 'By subnetting, we can tailor security policies to each regional office's specific needs.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We're setting up a new office location. How will we ensure seamless network connection and management across all sites?

Response:

Creating a subnet for each of our office locations should ensure both seamless connectivity and ease of management.

Impact

Scenario:

We're planning an IoT project for environmental monitoring. How should we design our network for efficient data management?

Response:

If we create individual subnets for each type of sensor deployed, it should provide efficient data management for our IoT project.