I just noticed that (after getting much valuable insight though the answers) this question was flagged as off topic:

[How can we explain CIDR notation with /24 and /32 to a manager?](https://serverfault.com/questions/1028435/how-can-we-explain-cidr-notation-with-24-and-32-to-a-manager?noredirect=1#comment1336801_1028435)

Before posting I tried to check the [help center](https://serverfault.com/help/on-topic), and found this (emphasis mine):

Server Fault is for questions about managing **information technology systems in a business environment**.

* managing the hardware or software of servers, workstations, storage or **networks**

After reading this I felt fairly confident that it was a good fit. I am not too interested in analyzing why/how it got closed, but am mostly curious on where to put it or whether it seens salvageable in a reasonable way.

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What else did I check:
Later in the help center, a pointer is given to Super User for questions about 'general networking'. However from the [Super User help center](https://superuser.com/help/on-topic), it is specified as such:

* personal and home computer networking

I think this question is more relevant for corporate networking than personal networking.