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Obsolete Releases => SME Server 8.x => Topic started by: johntrombly on November 02, 2013, 08:58:27 PM

Title: supernetting vs changing a Class c to Class b Network
Post by: johntrombly on November 02, 2013, 08:58:27 PM

I am running out of IPs. I read this article:
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/expand-your-network-by-supernetting-ip-addresses/

In it was this:
Most new routing equipment and current operating systems support CIDR in their implementation of the TCP/IP protocol. However, before a supernetting implementation, it is critical to ensure that all components of your network are supernetting-aware. This includes operating systems, network services, routers, routing protocols (RIP2, for example does not support CIDR), and any network-based services used on your network.

My question is:
Is SME 7 and above "supernetting-aware"?

Title: Re: supernetting vs changing a Class c to Class b Network
Post by: CharlieBrady on November 04, 2013, 07:51:41 PM

Yes, SME server allows you to choose netmasks other than CIDR /8, /16 and /24 (i.e. other than 255.0.0.0, 255.255.0.0 and 255.255.255.0 respectively).

You can also increase the number of IP addresses by using a router and the local networks panel. However, SME server won't provide DHCP services to the additional network(s).