Actually...4 bits makes 16 combinations....( 2 to the power of 4 = 16 ) ( 4 positions with 2 possibilities per bit position )
Dain ""Andy Hoang"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > I would say 8 is correct. 4 bits make 8 combinations. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of > Michael L. Williams > Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 8:15 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Class C summarization question [7:48367] > > > I would say 16 as well..... > > Mike W. > > > "Dain Deutschman" wrote in message > [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > > I'm confused about a practice question for BSCN that I came across: > > > > Your routing tables are getting very large and you need to configure route > > summarization. How many class C internet addresses can you summarize with > a > > /20 CIDR block? > > > > Answer: 8 > > > > Would it not be 16? Where am I going wrong? > > > > -- > > Dain Deutschman > > CNA, MCP, CCNA > > Data Communications Manager > > New Star Sales and Service, Inc. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=48372&t=48367 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
