The address of class B host is to be split into subnets with a 6-bit subnet number. What is the maximum number of the subnets and the maximum number of hosts in each subnet?

Correct option is D

Information Booster
1. Class B Address:
· Default subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
· Supports approximately 65,536 hosts in the default configuration.
2. Subnetting:
· Allows dividing the network into smaller, manageable segments.
· Enhances security and improves resource utilization.
3. Subnet Mask for 6 Bits Borrowed: New subnet mask = 255.255.252.0 (in CIDR notation: /22).
4. Address Allocation Breakdown:
· 6 bits for subnets.
· 10 bits for hosts.