noun
- plural of subnet; divisions of a computer network that allow devices to communicate more efficiently by grouping them into smaller, manageable segments
Usage: computing; networking
Examples
- The IT department configured multiple subnets to improve network performance.
- Each floor of the building operates on separate subnets for security reasons.
- The network administrator created subnets to isolate different departments.
- Traffic between subnets must pass through a router.
- The company’s subnets help prevent network congestion during peak hours.
- Students and faculty are assigned to different subnets on the campus network.