What is Bit boundary?

[swaminathan]

Hi


Can anybody please explain the concept of Bit boundary and where it is applied/needed/takes part in networking?

I need a clear explanation for this because I have confusion in understanding the concept

Thanks & Regards

Swaminathan

[DonB]

A bit boundary is simply the lowest number of network bit which includes the host address you want. For example you can not use a /31 mask to include a x.x.x.2 address because to get a 2 you need as least 2 bits in binary. You have to use a /30.

Take a look at this link: http://service.real.com/help/library/guides/helixuniversalserver/htmfiles/bitmask.htm