GFK-1852 Appendix A IP Addresses A-3
IP Addresses
A

Netmask Examples

Netmask Host bits
255.255.255.252 2
255.255.255.248 3
255.255.255.240 4
255.255.255.224 5
255.255.255.192 6
255.255.255.128 7
255.255.255.0 8
255.255.254.0 9
255.255.252.0 10
255.255.248.0 11
. .
. .
255.128.0.0 23
255.0.0.0 24
Figure A-2. Netmask Examples
Private IP Networks and the Internet
If your network is not connected to the Internet and there are no plans to make such a
connection you may use any IP address you wish.
If you are not connected to the Internet and have plans to connect, or you
are connected to the Internet and want to operate your VMSEs on an
Intranet you should use one of the sub-networks below. These network
numbers have been reserved for such networks. If you have any questions
about IP assignment consult your Network Administrator.
Class A 10.x.x.x
Class B 172.16.x.x
Class C 192.168.0.x