subnet-mask

Last Updated : Nov 06, 2012 |
Sets the subnet mask of a DHCP pool. Use no subnet-mask to reset the subnet mask of the pool to default.
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Syntax

[no] subnet-mask {mask | prefix-length}

Parameters

Parameter
Description
Possible Values
Default Value
mask
The subnet mask of the DHCP pool
255.0.0.0- 255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
prefix-length
The prefix length of subnet mask
8-32
24

User level

read-write

Context

dhcp pool

Examples

To set the subnet-mask for DHCP pool 5 to 255.255.255.240:
Gxxx-001(DHCP 5)# subnet-mask 255.255.255.240
To set the subnet-mask for DHCP pool 5 to 255.255.255.240 by stating the subnet mask prefix:
Gxxx-001(DHCP 5)# subnet-mask 28