The program calculates the following data:
- Network address.
- Dotted quad version of the network mask.
- Hexadecimal version of the network mask.
- Broadcast address.
- The first host address on the network.
- The last host address on the network.
- The number of hosts on the network (excludes network and broadcast addresses).
The netmask may be entered in several different formats:
- CIDR style number of bits
- Dotted quad
- Hexadecimal.
Reviews:
**** [Mar 14, 2003] by Joe Philipps
It's very handy for setting up networks (hosts, routers, etc.). The only way it could really be better is to recalculate for changing more than just an address. For example, if a change is made to the number of hosts (and round to the nearest usable value...e.g., can't have 12 hosts, only 13 in a /28), have it recalculate netmask and such. That would be handy for resizing existing networks. As-is, it's still possible with some trial-and-error.