Hello list,
currently the netmask for an IPv4 is 255.255.255.255.
I am just not sure, why can't the netmask for IPv4 be 768.768.768.768?
The IPv4 standard only allows each octet to be a value between 0 - 255. Each Octet is 8 binary bits which adds up to a total of 255 if all bits are set to on.
The only address that should have a netmask of 255.255.255.255 is the Loopback interface.
Tim
Can I set that a netmask directly in linux OS?
If so we have much more IPv4 space available, even no IPv6 is needed.
Thank you.
Corey H.