How many usable host addresses are available in a traditional IPv4 /24 subnet?
Options
A.
254
B.
256
C.
255
D.
More than one of the above
E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
A.
254
Detailed Explanation
Explanation: A /24 subnet has 8 host bits. Total addresses = 2^8 = 256. In a traditional subnet, one address represents the network and one is the broadcast address. Therefore, usable host addresses = 256 - 2 = 254.