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Record 1 2002-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A bit mask used for selecting bits from an Internet address for subnet addressing. The mask is 32 bits long and selects the network portion of the Internet address and one or more bytes of the local portion. It strips off the part of the IP address that was used to get the message that far and retains only what is needed to deliver the message inside the local net.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Un nombre de 32 bits utilisé pour séparer le réseau et les sections de l'hôte d'une adresse IP.

OBS

Un filtre d'adresse locale subdivise un réseau IP en parties plus petites.

Spanish

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