Which IPv4 address is reserved for broadcasting data to all devices on a local subnet?
Options
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A.
127.0.0.1
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B.
255.255.255.255
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C.
0.0.0.0
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D.
More than one of the above
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
255.255.255.255
Detailed Explanation
Explanation: 255.255.255.255 is the limited broadcast IPv4 address. It is used to broadcast packets to all devices on the local network segment and is not forwarded by routers.