@nova I know there is a tech joke in there, I just don't understand it...
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"The subnet mask is used by the TCP/IP protocol to determine whether a host is on the local subnet or on a remote network. So now you know, for this example using a 255.255. 255.0 subnet mask, that the network ID is..."
So the joke is that 255.255.255.0 is a common subnet mask for a local network, and that netmask is written...on a literal mask.
@DachshundSaidSo yes but in order to keep them you must embrace and spread dad jokes and puns of the nerd variety. Good luck.
@nova Thank you! I get it now. 😎 Do I get my nerd wings finally?? And seriously ty for explaining. 👍👍