Final answer:
The steps to follow when adding a new subnet to an existing VLSM design.
Step-by-step explanation:
The steps to follow when adding a new subnet to an existing VLSM design are as follows:
- Analyze the existing VLSM design to determine the available IP address space.
- Identify the subnet size and calculate the number of required host addresses.
- Select an appropriate subnet from the available IP address space.
- Update the routing tables and routing protocols to reflect the new subnet.
- Configure the new subnet on the devices within the network.
- Test the connectivity and verify that the new subnet is functioning correctly.