Lauri wrote: >> >> The reason CUPS is rejecting this is that the correct network address >> is: >> >> 192.168.1.0/255.255.255.0 >> and not >> 192.168.1.1/255.255.255.0 > > But why it's incorrect? It should be correct. > 192.168.1.1 is a host address, not a network address with the 255.255.255.0 netmask. Offhand, I can not think of a network configuration what would have 192.168.1.1 as a network address as apposed to a host address. An explanation of why it works that way is a bit complicated, and an understanding of binary helps. A good rule to keep in mind is that if you binary AND a host address with the netmask, you get the network address. Mikkel PS - Interesting thought - what would a netmask of 255.255.255.1 give you? All the odd or even addresses between x.x.x.1 and x.x.x.255, depending on the network address? -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
