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220-1101 · Question #660

220-1101 Question #660: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255. For setting up a private network, the IP address range should be one that is reserved for private use. The range 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255 falls within the set of IP addresses designated for private networks according to RFC 1918. This range is not routable on the public inter

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Question

A user purchased a retail router and would like to set up a private network. Which of the following network address ranges should the user configure?

Options

  • A170.50.0.0 to 170.50.255.255
  • B172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255
  • C224.0.0.0 to 224.255.255.255
  • D239.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255

Explanation

For setting up a private network, the IP address range should be one that is reserved for private use. The range 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255 falls within the set of IP addresses designated for private networks according to RFC 1918. This range is not routable on the public internet, making it ideal for a private network setup on a retail router.

Topics

#Private IP addresses#RFC 1918#IP addressing#Network configuration

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