
Discover core ip concepts through engaging activities that reinforce ip addresses, subnet masks, subnetting, vlsm, and ip version six, making subnetting approachable and fun.
Master binary numbers and numbering systems, then apply conversions to learn IP addresses, default subnet masks, borrowed bits, subnetting, VLSM, IPv6 subnetting, and practical network design.
Explore how computers evolved from the abacus to microprocessors, and learn how binary numbers represent data—from text to graphics—and why understanding ones and zeros is essential for subnetting.
Explore how number systems relate to binary, decimal, Roman numerals, and hexadecimal, using time and odometer analogies to illuminate base concepts.
explore the foundations of ip subnetting through binary counting, powers of two, and binary measurements, including nibble, byte, and octet, with ascii representations.
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Watch this demo to learn how to find the next binary number after a given value by adding one, handling carries, and validating answers with practice problems.
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Learn how to add binary numbers through guided practice, using carry rules with examples like 1000 plus A0101 equals 1101, and work through additional scenarios for fluency.
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Convert decimal numbers to binary using a stepwise chart, practice with examples like 191, and learn to verify both decimal-to-binary and binary-to-decimal conversions for later exercises.
Explore IP addresses with an in-depth look at their structure, history, and classes, and learn how binary concepts underpin subnetting, including identifying network, host, and broadcast addresses.
Explain what IP addresses are and how they route traffic, detailing IPv4's four octets, 32 bits, headers and packets, governance from IANA to ISPs, with unicast, multicast, and broadcast.
Explore the history of IP addressing from RFCs to IPv6, covering classful addressing, subnetting, VLSM and CIDR, private addressing, and the open RFC process.
Explore classful addressing as defined in RFC 791, distinguishing networks and hosts, and learn the class A, B, C, D, and E ranges and their implications for subnetting.
Identify the broadcast address as the last address in a network range, used to reach all devices; class C examples include 192.168.1.255 and 192.168.0.255.
Explore how to identify network ranges and usable hosts, using a class B example to determine the network address, broadcast, and first usable host within the range.
Identify network, host, and broadcast addresses in class B examples, practice certification-style questions, and validate address types through interactive demo with real IPs.
Identify whether an address is a usable host address within a class B subnet, distinguishing network vs host portions and avoiding experimental ranges.
Apply IP addressing, subnetting, and VLSM to a corporate network by assigning network addresses, broadcast and usable host ranges across 31 networks, using layer two and layer three concepts.
Explore subnetting fundamentals, including subnet masks and anding, introduced by RFC 950, to overcome classful IP limitations and gain more networks, with demos to build proficiency.
Explore subnetting and the evolution of IP addressing, learn how borrowing bits defines the network and host portions, use subnet masks and CIDR notation to create multiple networks.
Explore how subnet masks define network versus host bits, including default classful masks like 255.0.0.0 (/8), custom masks, and CIDR notation, shown through binary to decimal conversions per octet.
Explore default subnet masks in classful addressing, determine the class of addresses, and apply the class B default mask 255.255.0.0 through a guided practice exercise.
Explore custom subnet masks and cidr notation by calculating borrowed bits, identifying classful networks, and deriving default and custom masks from examples.
Explore subnetting class C addresses using the default mask 255.255.255.0, borrow bits to create multiple networks, and determine networks and usable hosts with /25 subnetting.
Demonstrates subnetting a class B address using CIDR /16 and /17, with masks 255.255.0.0 and 255.255.128.0, calculating networks and usable hosts.
Explore class A subnetting by borrowing bits from a class A address, using charts to reveal subnet patterns, default masks, networks, and hosts.
Learn how anding derives the network address from an IP address and subnet mask, including classful versus custom masks and borrowed bits with binary-to-decimal calculations.
See how to solve a class C subnetting exercise by borrowing two bits to create four subnets with 62 usable hosts each, including network and broadcast addresses.
See a subnetting demo for class A networks, borrowing 14 bits to create 16,000 subnets and 1,022 usable hosts, using masks 255.0.0 and 255.255.252.0.
Explore how to identify class A and C addresses, determine borrowed bits, and classify network, host, broadcast, and private addresses, within custom subnet masks, using practical exercises and test-style scenarios.
Demonstrates how to determine a specific subnet range by using binary and decimal counting, borrowing bits, and deriving the network address, broadcast, and usable host range for mid-list subnets.
Plan a corporate subnet by determining 2000 host requirements and 31 networks. Account for three-year growth and apply subnetting methods to design the network.
Explore variable length subnet masks (vlsm) to vary subnet sizes for specific needs, and learn summarization to create supernets that consolidate multiple networks.
Learn to apply variable length subnet masking with hands-on practice, creating eight networks, identifying network addresses, usable hosts, and broadcast addresses, and checking work step by step.
Use a subnetting table to visualize vlsm and allocate five networks from 192.168.20.0/24, borrowing bits to create /27, /28, and /30 blocks for 25, 112, 8, and two 2-host networks.
Explore VLSM box visualization to subnet a 192.168.23.0/24 space, breaking into five networks with 98, 145, 125, and two 2-host blocks using /25, /26, /27, and /30 masks.
Engage in a hands-on subnetting demo: pause to summarize networks, convert addresses to binary, and verify that 172.16.0.0/19 is the correct summary, with step-by-step guidance.
Apply variable-length subnet masks to a corporate network with practical vlsm, moving beyond basic subnetting to create efficient, hierarchical networks for diverse host needs.
Master hexadecimal numbers and their conversions, including binary and decimal transitions, with an overview and counting practice to prepare for IP version six and future technologies.
Explore hexadecimal as base 16, compare it to decimal and binary, and discover why hex is used to condense and read computer data in colors, ascii, memory, and IP addresses.
Learn how to count in hexadecimal, using digits 0–9 and a–f, with carry over to the next column. Practice adding one to hex numbers and check your work.
Convert binary to hexadecimal using nibble grouping and bit counting. Practice with guided examples and chart-based lookups to verify the hex results.
Learn to convert hexadecimal to binary with a chart in the foundations of ip subnetting demo, recall digits like a and f, and complete practice problems with answer checks.
Explore decimal-to-hexadecimal conversion using direct division by powers of sixteen and a binary-first method, illustrated by converting 62 to 3e.
Explore IPv6 addresses, learn how they are structured, and understand compression and expansion techniques, addressing types, and the implications of LA and Eui 64.
Learn IPv6 addressing basics, including formatting, prefix length, and shorthand notation. Understand why the address space expands beyond IPv4 and how leading zeros condense with a double colon for readability.
Practice compressing IPv6 addresses by removing leading zeros and collapsing a run of zeros with double colon (::), and check your work with guided exercises and solutions.
expand IPv6 addresses from compressed form by restoring zeros, identify the double colon position, count hex digits, and practice expanding multiple addresses and checking your answers.
Learn how IPv6 prefixes use a prefix length to identify network bits, similar to CIDR notation, including the global routing prefix, subnet identifier, interface id, and slash 64 network portion.
Explore IPv6 address types—unicast, multicast, and anycast—and how no broadcast exists and multicast handles this, plus globally unique, unique local, and link-local addresses for routing and auto-configuration.
IPv6 automatically creates a link-local address for network communication without DHCP. It can be randomly generated or derived via EUI-64 from the MAC address, with duplicate address detection ensuring uniqueness.
Demonstrate IPv6 basic subnetting with a slash 48 allocation and a built-in slash 64 host portion, revealing 65,536 networks and a 64-bit address space for hosts.
Explore IPv6 advanced subnetting by using a /48 prefix and nibble-sized regions, sites, and departments to create up to 65,000 networks with ACL-based traffic control.
Explore IP version six subnetting, starting with prefixes to identify networks or ranges, then perform basic and advanced subnetting, solve for specific networks, and apply concepts to real networks.
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Welcome to the IP Subnetting adventure! Get ready to embark on an epic journey where we unravel the mysteries of IP subnetting. In this video series, your instructor will take you on a ride through the fascinating world of binary numbers, ip addressing, and how to subnet. We'll not only demystify concepts of IP addresses, network classes, and subnet masks, but we'll also make it enjoyable.
Explore the Mysteries of IP Addresses and Subnetting
Master Needed Subnetting Skills for IT Certification Tests
Learn Foundational Knowledge to Accelerate Network and IT Training
Accelerate Your IT Career
Learn it Right, Learn it Well, and Reap the Rewards
Spending the time now to successfully work with binary numbers and IP addresses will benefit you throughout your career
TechKnowSurge’s Unique Approach
Your instructor has training and years of experience as an educator, as a technician, and as a leader. The course implements the following features:
Microstepped lectures and segmented videos that meters learning into bite size chunks. It also makes it easy to go back and review concepts when needed.
Staged-Based Educational Model where information is covered multiple times in increasing amounts of complexity. The approach helps reinforce learning and creates a knowledge and skill set less likely to fade with time.
Global learning approach that teaches you concepts before diving into the details.
In-video exercises. Videos will ask you to pause the video, try the exercise, then play the video to see the answers.
Well-organized content. A tremendous amount of effort has been placed on what order content should be delivered to maximize learning and minimizing confusion.
A focus on pedagogy. A funny name, but your instructor has a deep understanding of educational theory and what drives learning.
Module overviews explaining what to expect for each module and sets a mindset for why the information is important to learn.
Video intros, overviews, and summaries to explain the intention of each video, reinforce learning, and prepare you for success.
High quality and engaging videos that use graphics, great explanations, and analogies to explain complex topics in an easy to understand way.
Real world application. Step beyond just the theory. Your instructor has real world experience and will share that with you throughout the course.
Employer insight, know what employers are looking for. Your instructor runs IT Departments and hires individuals just like you.
An abundance of exercise to help reinforce learning concepts.
End of module quizzes to make sure you're on track and help determine if you can proceed or need to review any concepts.
Content and Overview
This course has
80 Videos
7 hours of content
68 Downloadable resources
Wealth of information
All designed to make you successful.
Whether you are going for a certification, trying to break into a career in IT, or want to advance your career, IP subnetting is a fundamental part of the knowledge required for success. Get ready to level up your networking game. Join us now and let the subnetting fun begin!
This well organized course will has the following modules:
Welcome and Getting Started: Prepare yourself for efficiently and successfully completing the course. You’ll get an overview of what the course is all about and what you should expect out of it.
Binary Numbers: Subnetting requires a deep understanding of how binary numbers work. In this module, You’ll get an in-depth look at binary numbers and practice working with those numbers.
IP Addresses: You’ll dive deep into IP addresses, how they are used, be introduced to networking, practice identifying IP address classes, and be able to identify address types.
Subnetting: Time for the main event. In this module, you’ll gain a deep understanding of subnetting. We’ll figure out how to break apart a network into subnetworks so we can better utilize the IPv4 addressing space.
Subnetting Ranges: We’ll be figuring out how to determine the range of any given network and subnetwork. You’ll get lots of practice subnetting class A, B, and C addresses.
VLSM: Now that you understand subnetting, it’s time to take it to the next level. VLSM stands for Variable Length Subnet Mask. It’s the same as subnetting, but each subnet can vary in length. As a bonus, you’ll also get some insight and practice into summarization.
Hexadecimal: Many computer functions are displayed in hexadecimal format, to include IPv6. You’ll get a great understanding of Hexadecimal numbers and how to work with them. A big part of this module will go over converting between hexadecimal numbers and binary and decimal numbers.
IPv6 Addresses: You’ll study the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 addresses and how IPv6 addresses work.
IPv6 Subnetting: Time for subnetting IPv6 addresses. Spoiler: Once you understand subnetting and hexadecimal numbers, subnetting IPv6 networks are a breeze.
Network Architecting: Understanding how to subnet IPv4 and IPv6 is a crucial part to passing certification tests and proficiently engineering networks. However, understanding the fundamentals does not always translate to real world situations. In this module, you’ll get insight into what you’ll find in the outside world.
Wrap Up: Time to wrap up the course and provide any final thoughts.
Instructor Bio
TechKnowSurge (Andrew Grimes) been in the tech industry since 2000 and even longer as an Instructor. He started out as a Survival Instructor for the United States Air Force (USAF) in 1997. When he got out of the military, he started teaching computer classes. Wanting to advance his technical skills, he became a contractor working on a wide range of technologies while teaching technology college courses in the evening. Overtime, he became a hiring manager, director, and leader
His background includes:
Building a security program within 2 years to include becoming SOC 2 Type 2 compliant
Leading and maximizing efficiency of IT, Security, and DevOps teams
Managing SaaS company infrastructure with millions of active users
Managing small, medium, and large IT Infrastructures
Migrating technologies to the cloud
Managing multi-million dollar budgets and reducing overall budget spend year over year
Utilizing various project management techniques such as waterfall, scrum and Kanban to maximize efficiency and success
Bachelors in Workforce Education
Masters in Computer Resource and Information Management
Over 6,000 hours of teaching experience
Over 20 industry standard certifications.
Past student reviews:
"Andrew is absolutely the best instructor I've had throughout the course of my education. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to all things network and IT-related. Because of the education he provided, I am now working in the network engineering field, and I could not have done it without his expert guidance.” ~Michael B.
“Andrew was hands down my favorite instructor since enrolling” “He has great skills as an instructor, and I've learned a lot from his classes.” ~Jeff S.
“As an instructor, he is thorough, articulate, patient and positive. He genuinely cares that his students fully comprehend the curriculum. I have a great deal of respect for Andrew. I can't recommend him highly enough.” ~Dan H.
“I found Andrew to be one of the best Instructors” “He presents the information with real world applications, which helped to reinforce the concepts presented in the Cisco Certification track.” “I am truely thankful to have had him as my teacher.” ~Dan M.
“Andrew is very knowledgeable and brings his practical business experience with him. He expresses himself very well and treats everyone with respect. He explains very complicated concepts in a manner that is easy to understand.” “It is without reservation that I would recommend Andrew as a business professional and/or teacher.” ~Adam C.
“Andrew is an excellent instructor and more.” “Andrew is the kind of teacher that you never forget.” ~ William C.
“Andrew Grimes is a first rate instructor who genuinely cares about the success of his students. I was fortunate to have Andrew as my instructor.” “I highly recommend Andrew as an instructor and IT professional.” ~Paul C.
“Andrew is a great instructor who really cares whether his students grasp the concepts he teaches. He has a passion for teaching that many couldn't muster.” ~Patrick R.
“He was a great teacher and I would gladly take a class under him again.” ~Joshua R.
“...his style of teaching is accommodating for any level, that a student is starting off at, either beginning or advance in IT world.” ~Paul W.
“He fosters a multidimensional environment of learning in which students of diverse abilities excel.” ~Mark B
“Andrew Grimes was a great Data Networks and Telecommunications Instructor.” “I would highly recommend him to any who desires to further their education.” ~ Tommy S.
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