Re: Multi-Networking in Linux - Multiple Subnets

Lawrence D’Oliveiro <[email protected]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:55:41 -0000 (UTC)

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On Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:51:48 +0200, Carlos E. R. wrote:

> I asked just now ChatGPT for the ranges, and it said:
> 
> | Private range                     | CIDR notation    | Number of addresses | Common use                                      |
> | --------------------------------- | ---------------- | ------------------: | ----------------------------------------------- |
> | **10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255**     | `10.0.0.0/8`     |          16,777,216 | Large enterprise networks, cloud infrastructure |
> | **172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255**   | `172.16.0.0/12`  |           1,048,576 | Medium to large private networks                |
> | **192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255** | `192.168.0.0/16` |              65,536 | Home routers and small office networks          |
> 
> Notice the last line... :-D

Did it tell you what happens if you use the wrong one?

Like I am using the wrong one; do you think ChatGPT will come for me?