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advanced45-60 minutes
How to Plan IP Address Scheme
Design scalable IP addressing for enterprise networks
❌ The Problem
Chaotic IP addressing causing network management difficulties
✅ The Solution
Create structured IP addressing plan with proper documentation
Your Progress
0 of 7 steps completedStep-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Assess current and future network size
Step 2
Choose private IP range (10.x, 172.16.x, 192.168.x)
Step 3
Allocate subnets by department/function
Step 4
Reserve ranges for servers, printers, IoT
Step 5
Document IP allocation in spreadsheet
Step 6
Implement DHCP with reservations
Step 7
Plan for IPv6 transition
Tools You\'ll Need
💡 Pro Tips
- • Take your time with each step - rushing can lead to mistakes
- • Document your findings as you go for future reference
- • Test changes in a safe environment before applying to production
- • Consider having a rollback plan before making significant changes
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