Step 7: Determine the subnet information for the links between the routers.
1. How many IP addresses are needed for each link? _______
2. What is the smallest size subnet that can be used to meet this requirement? _______
3. What is the maximum number of IP addresses that can be assigned in this size subnet? _______
Step 8: Assign subnets to links.
Start with the IP address following the Branch2 LAN subnets.
1. Assign the next available subnet to the link between the HQ and Branch1 routers.
2. Fill in the chart below with the appropriate information.