/21 Subnet Mask (255.255.248.0): Usable Hosts (2,046), Wildcard & IPv4 Range
Instant /21 CIDR reference: Subnet Mask is 255.255.248.0, Wildcard 0.0.7.255, Total IPs 2,048, and 2,046 Usable Hosts. Ideal for ISP PPPoE Subscriber Pool & CGNAT (2,046 Hosts).
📊Reference Table & Engineering Specs
| Parameter / Metric | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| CIDR Prefix Notation | /21 |
| Dotted-Decimal Subnet Mask | 255.255.248.0 |
| Wildcard Mask (OSPF / ACL) | 0.0.7.255 |
| Total IPv4 Addresses (2^11) | 2,048 IP |
| Total Usable Hosts (2^11 - 2) | 2,046 Host |
| Sample Network ID | 10.10.0.0/21 |
| Sample Usable Host Range | 10.10.0.1 – 10.10.7.254 |
| Sample Broadcast Address | 10.10.7.255 |
| Ideal Field Use Case | Distribusi Pelanggan PPPoE ISP & CGNAT (2.046 Host) |
📖Technical Explanation & Methodology
CIDR prefix /21 allocates 21 network bits and leaves 11 host bits (32 - 21 = 11). Using 2^11, each /21 block contains 2,048 total IPs and 2,046 usable host addresses (ISP PPPoE Subscriber Pool & CGNAT (2,046 Hosts)).
/ip address add address=10.10.0.1/21 interface=bridge-lan comment="Subnet /21 (2046 Host) - KalkuNet.com"❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Subnet Mask for /21?
The dotted-decimal Subnet Mask for /21 is 255.255.248.0 with a Wildcard Mask of 0.0.7.255.
How many usable hosts are in a /21 network?
A /21 subnet provides 2,048 total IPs and 2,046 usable hosts.