If the Internet protocol (IP) address 192.168.100.0 names the network, what kind of address is 192.168.100.255 for that same network?

The address 192.168.100.255 serves as the broadcast address for the network identified by 192.168.100.0. In IP addressing for a Class C network, which 192.168.100.0 is a part of, the first address (192.168.100.0) represents the network itself, while the last address (192.168.100.255) serves a specific function known as broadcasting.

In a typical subnet configuration, the broadcast address is used to send packets to all devices within that specific subnet. When a device sends data to the broadcast address, all devices that are part of the same subnet can receive and process that data. This capability is crucial for various network functions, such as discovering devices or services on the network without specifying individual IP addresses.

Other addresses in the network range (e.g., 192.168.100.1 to 192.168.100.254) are designated for hosts within the network, allowing devices to communicate with one another. The gateway address, usually the first usable address (often 192.168.100.1), is designated for the router that connects this local network to other networks. The term subnet refers to a division of an IP