what is difference between subnet-mask and wildcard mask?

Answer Posted / shahin

Subnet Mask:
Subnet mask is a 32 bits value which
differentiate the host portion & network portion of an IP
address.

Where network portion is designate by the 1's & host portion
0's.


Wild card Mask:
Wild card mask defines which IP addresses are
allowed & which are blocked.

Where 0's defines the accurate match where non zero value
defines any value on the corresponding octete.

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