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What are the essentials of a Subnet mask?

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Problem

What is the use of a subnet mask? What is the below output conveying to the user? Basically, why do I need Subnet mask when I have my IP?

Error Output

Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . :
 IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.2
 Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
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If you think of your IP address like a phone number: the subnet mask tells you how many digits are part of the area code the remaining digits are your individual number under that area code

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