subnet

/ˈsæbnet/

Definitions

1. noun

A subnetwork that is part of a larger network, typically identified by its IP address range or other addressing information.

“The IT department set up a subnet for the new remote workers to connect to the company network.”

2. verb

To divide a network into a subnet, typically for administrative or security purposes.

“We need to subnet the network to isolate the sensitive data from the rest of the company.”

Synonyms

  • LAN
  • subnetwork

Antonyms

  • broadcastnetwork
  • mainnetwork