014.01.50.1. When setting up your own network, why is the choice of IP subnet an important consideration, and what factors should you take into account in making this decision?
It is important to choose IP subnet, as a block of hosts can be purchased from ISP, but as the range of IPv4 addresses is limited, it costs a lot and isn't useful for much more than running a server that the rest of the internet can see. Most people access the internet as a client. The conventional,inexpensive alternative is to pick a private subnet from the addresses in RFC 1918/6761 internet standards. Number of hosts to be used is also a point to be takne for consideration.
Choosing the right IP subnet is crucial for a network setup as the range of IPv4 addresses is limited. Buying addresses from an ISP can be expensive and unnecessary for most users. A cost-effective option is picking a private subnet from standard internet guidelines (RFC 1918/6761). Consider the number of hosts needed when making this choice.
