How To Add a New Subnet To An Existing Network?
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1. Calculate the network size needed for the new subnet. Consider the number of hosts, the type of IP addressing scheme, and other factors such as broadcast traffic and routing.
2. Decide on a subnet mask for the new subnet.
3. Assign IP addresses to the new subnet.
4. Set up a router or switch to route traffic between the new subnet and the rest of the network.
5. Configure the firewall to allow traffic to and from the new subnet.
6. Configure the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to devices on the new subnet.
7. Test the new subnet by pinging the IP addresses of devices within it.
8. Add the new subnet to any existing network management or monitoring systems.