# Network Overview

## Public Network Overview

A Public Network is a logically defined network within the cloud environment. The Overview tab shows:

- Network ID: The ID assigned to the network.
- Network Type: Isolated (no external access) or Cached (temporary storage optimization).
- Traffic Types: Guest (user-facing) or Public (internet access) traffic.
- Gateway: Access point between networks.
- Netmask: Defines the subnet IP range.
- CIDR: Specifies the network’s IP range.
- Account: The account that owns the network.

![Public Network Overview tab showing network ID, type, traffic types, gateway, netmask, and CIDR](https://docs.zcp.zsoftly.ca/_astro/overview-public-network-overview.Yo3gsmsx_ZxsuJ.webp)

See also: [Create Public Network](https://docs.zcp.zsoftly.ca/public-cloud/networking/public-network/create), [Public IPs](https://docs.zcp.zsoftly.ca/public-cloud/networking/public-network/public-ips)