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Free subnet & CIDR calculator

Drop in any IPv4 address and CIDR prefix. SightPlanr instantly shows the network, broadcast, mask, wildcard, host range and total usable addresses — perfect for planning camera VLANs and IT installs.

Network
192.168.1.0/24
Broadcast
192.168.1.255
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0
Wildcard
0.0.0.255
First host
192.168.1.1
Last host
192.168.1.254
Usable hosts
254

What is CIDR notation?

Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) collapses an IP address and subnet mask into one compact form like 192.168.1.0/24. The number after the slash is how many bits belong to the network — the rest are available for hosts.

Picking a subnet for cameras

A typical 30-camera install fits comfortably inside a /27 (30 usable hosts) or /26 (62 usable hosts). Reserve room for NVRs, switches, APs and a few admin laptops before sizing.

Want help laying out the network?

Plan the cameras, switches and cable runs visually inside SightPlanr — then come back here to size the VLAN.

Ready to plan your install?

Open SightPlanr and design it in minutes — free, no credit card.