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On a VLSM network, which mask should you use on point-to-point WAN links in order to reduce the waste of IP addresses?

A. /27

B. /28

C. /29

D. /30

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A point-to-point link uses only two hosts. A /30, or 255.255.255.252, mask provides two hosts per subnet.

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Muhd Akmal :

3 years ago

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