A class B network on the Internet has a subnet mask of 255.255.248.0, what is the maximum number of hosts per subnet?

Correct option is C

1. Subnet Mask Calculation:
· The subnet mask 255.255.248.0 in binary is 11111111.11111111.11111000.00000000.
· This provides 21 bits for the network and 11 bits for hosts.
2. Calculating Hosts:
· Number of host bits = 11, so maximum hosts per subnet = 211 - 2 = 2046.
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· The -2 accounts for the network and broadcast addresses.
· Class B networks typically use the first two octets for the network portion.