2552552550

2552552550 is typically written as 255.255.255.0, a widely used IPv4 subnet mask. It designates that the first 24 bits of an IP address are the network portion, with the remaining 8 bits available for host addresses.

In binary, the mask is 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000, corresponding to a CIDR notation of /24. Historically, this mask aligns with the Class C default subnet mask, but in modern networks it is specified explicitly as /24 regardless of classful assumptions.

Use and implications: a 255.255.255.0 mask creates subnets that can hold up to 256 total addresses, of which 254 are typically usable for devices. For example, the network 192.168.1.0/24 includes addresses from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254, with 192.168.1.0 as the network address and 192.168.1.255 as the broadcast address. This mask is common in home and small business networks due to its balance between address space and manageability.

Limitations and context: while suitable for many local networks, 255.255.255.0 is not ideal for very large organizations, which may require smaller subnets (longer masks, e.g., /25, /26) or larger ones (shorter masks). In IPv4 planning, it is often used in private address spaces such as 192.168.0.0/16 or 192.168.1.0/24 deployments, depending on network size and design.

See also: subnet mask, CIDR notation, IPv4 addressing.