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Help & Documentation

Everything you need to know to master SubnetForge

Getting Started

  1. Click "+ Add New Space" to create your first IP space
  2. Choose from predefined ranges or enter custom CIDR
  3. Add subnets by right-clicking on unallocated space
  4. Monitor utilization in real-time
💡 Pro Tip

Start with a template to quickly set up common network patterns!

Key Features

  • Use the search bar to filter spaces
  • Share configurations with team members
  • Use templates for common network patterns
  • Right-click for context menu options
  • Expand/collapse subnet hierarchies
  • Real-time utilization tracking

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl/Cmd + S Save configuration Ctrl/Cmd + R Reset all Escape Close dialogs F1 Show help Space Toggle expand/collapse (when range selected) Enter Edit selected range name

Common Operations

  • Allocate: Convert unallocated space to allocated subnet
  • Split: Divide a subnet into smaller subnets
  • Release: Return allocated space to unallocated
  • Consolidate: Merge consecutive unallocated blocks
  • Reclaim: Remove all unallocated children

Templates Available

  • FAST Foundation: Multi-environment, multi-region design
  • Hub & Spoke: Centralized network topology
  • Three Tier: Web, application, database layers
  • Multi-Region: Global deployment pattern
  • Public Cloud: Public IP allocation example

Best Practices

🎯 Planning Tips
  • Plan for growth - allocate larger blocks than immediately needed
  • Use hierarchical addressing for better organization
  • Document subnet purposes with descriptive names
  • Regular reviews help identify consolidation opportunities
  • Save and share configurations for team collaboration