Network engineering utilities

Build, calculate, and troubleshoot faster.

PacketToolbox combines production-focused networking tools with clear explanations, engineer insights, and export-ready results.

packettoolbox> subnet 10.50.10.18/27
network    10.50.10.0/27
usable     10.50.10.1 - 10.50.10.30
broadcast  10.50.10.31
status     ready for Cisco + Juniper
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Practical explanations, not textbook filler.

Each tool explains the calculation, important edge cases, and field considerations.

IP Addressing

Subnetting, VLSM, wildcard masks, CIDR, route summaries, and IPv6.

Routing

OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, prefix policies, route maps, and troubleshooting.

Switching

VLANs, spanning tree, port channels, first-hop redundancy, and PoE.

Physical

Fiber, optics, connectors, cable limits, link loss, and compatibility.

Built from field experience.

Fast answers for staging, design, validation, cutovers, and troubleshooting.

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