When Do I use Prefix and when Do I use IP range

[Riprock]

Im just curious how do I organize IP addresses when im seeing in the documentation For IP ranges: "IP also ranges share the same functional roles as prefixes and VLANs, although the assignment of a role is optional". I'm just confused on the distinction between the two classifications

[jeremystretch]

A prefix represents a subnet defined by a mask, e.g. 192.168.0.0/24. A range represents a set of individual IP addresses inclusive of a starting and ending address, e.g. 192.168.0.100/24 through 192.168.0.150/24.

Prefixes typically represent routed allocations, whereas ranges document arbitrary designations such as DHCP ranges. Hope that helps!

[gdprdatasubect]

A range can be used for further dividing your net without using subnet masks, e.g. you can define x.y.z.0-10 as printservers in your firewall, while x.y.z.11-20 are used for printers themselfs etc.