Which IP address range is reserved for private networks?

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10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255 - The IP range 10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255 is reserved for private networks. These IPs are not used on the public internet and are commonly used in homes, offices, and internal systems.


10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255: Private Class A
172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255: Private Class B
192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255: Private Class C


Private IP addresses are used to assign devices inside a local network. They must be translated to public IPs (using NAT) when accessing the internet. Option D (8.8.8.8) is a public IP used by Google DNS.

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