- Subnetting – Network prefixes divide big networks into smaller ones called subnets ,makes it easy to manage and assign IP addresses within an organization
- Security and access control – They are helpful in defining specific networks or subnets that are allowed or denied access to certain resources or services improving security
- IP address planning – they are used to assist in planning and organising IP address ranges for different networks they ensure efficient use of available addresses when setting up networks.
What Does /128, /64, /48 Mean in IP Addresses?