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values (192.168.4), those make up the network ID of 192.168.4 for the LAN.

Note that every system in this LAN has a unique address, but each must start

with 192.168.4. The subnet of 255.255.255.0 tells the system that the first

three numbers must match (the 255s) and the last value can be any legal

value (the 0).

Figure 19-1 A LAN showing the network ID and subnet mask

IP addressing enables interconnecting of network IDs, making larger

networks called wide area networks (WANs). Switches interconnect systems

on a LAN—the switch filters and forwards by MAC address. Interconnecting

LANs requires a device—a router—that filters and forwards by IP address.

Figure 19-2 shows a typical router used in a small office.

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