Refreshing My Subnetting Skills: From Handwritten Notes to a Full Class C Subnet Report
Eldon Gabriel
Eldon Gabriel

Tags

  • Cybersecurity
  • ISC2
  • Networking
  • Subnetting

While reviewing my old handwritten notes from my ISC² CC exam prep, I found a section where I had written out subnet ranges for Class C networks. It reminded me of late-night study sessions and the challenge of memorizing network and host address ranges.

I realized this was a good chance to refresh my memory and practice subnetting in a hands-on way. I decided to turn those notes into a full, structured report—a reference I could use for future labs, exercises, and real-world projects.


From Handwritten Notes to Subnet Reference

Focus: Class C subnets /25–/29

My report includes a complete table of subnet addresses, usable hosts, and broadcast addresses for the 192.168.1.0/24 network. The math follows standard formulas:

  • Subnet increment = 2n
  • Usable hosts per subnet = 2n – 2
  • Note: n = number of host bits

Each subnet now has a network address, first and last usable hosts, and broadcast address—making it easy to reference when designing networks or completing exercises.


Handwritten Notes

I wanted to include my original ISC² CC exam prep notes. These images show how I manually calculated and wrote out the subnets.

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Figure 1: Subnetting and CIDR Notation Notes screenshot. 2025.
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Figure 2: Private IP Address Ranges Notes screenshot. 2025.
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Figure 3: Subnetting Breakdown Reference Table Notes screenshot. 2025.
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Figure 4: /25 and /26 Subnet Calculations Notes screenshot. 2025.
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Figure 5: /26 Subnet Address Ranges Notes screenshot. 2025.
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Figure 6: /27 Subnet Address Ranges Notes screenshot. 2025.
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Figure 7: /28 Subnet Address Ranges Notes screenshot. 2025.
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Figure 8: /29 Subnet Address Ranges Notes screenshot. 2025.
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Figure 9: Key Subnetting Takeaways Notes screenshot. 2025.


Key Takeaways

  • Reviewing old notes can spark useful exercises and refresh critical skills.
  • Subnetting isn’t just memorization; structured practice helps reinforce understanding.
  • Creating formal documentation from practice exercises builds knowledge and portfolio assets.

Full Report: REPORT – IP Subnetting Fundamentals – v1.0.0