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A CIDR block is an IP address range specified using Classless Inter-Domain Routing notation, written as an IP address followed by a slash and a number indicating the number of network bits (e.g., 192.168.0.0/24). It defines which IP addresses belong to a specific network or subnet.
A DNS zone is a distinct area of the Domain Name System that contains all DNS records for a specific domain or subdomain, managed by a single authoritative nameserver.
A gateway is a network device or software component that serves as an entry and exit point between two networks, translating communication protocols and managing traffic flow between different network segments or systems.
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