♻️ Classes of IP address
Know about classes of IP address before you start your networking journey.
Class A
Range: 0.0.0.0 to 127.0.0.0
N.H.H.H
0.7BIT.H.H.H
Default Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0
Network Address: The first address in the network (e.g., 10.0.0.0)
Broadcast Address: The last address in the network (e.g., 10.255.255.255)
Uses: Typically used by very large organizations and ISPs due to the vast number of available host addresses.
Class B
Range: 128.0.0.0 to 191.255.0.0
N.N.H.H
10.6BIT.H.H.H
Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
Network Address: The first address in the network (e.g., 172.16.0.0)
Broadcast Address: The last address in the network (e.g., 172.16.255.255)
Uses: Commonly used by medium to large-sized networks, such as universities, large businesses, and government entities.
Class C
Range: 192.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.0
N.N.N.H
110.5BIT.H.H.H
Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Network Address: The first address in the network (e.g., 192.168.1.0)
Broadcast Address: The last address in the network (e.g., 192.168.1.255)
Uses: Suitable for smaller networks, such as small businesses and home networks, due to the limited number of available host addresses.
Class D
Range: 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255
1110.4BIT. . . .
Purpose: Reserved for multicast groups
Network and Broadcast Addresses: Not applicable as Class D addresses are used for multicast
Uses: Primarily used for multicast applications, such as streaming video and audio, real-time data distribution, and conferencing.
Class E
Range: 240.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
1111.4BIT. . . .
Purpose: Reserved for experimental purposes
Network and Broadcast Addresses: Not applicable as Class E addresses are reserved
Uses: Designated for experimental use, research, and development, and is not used in standard network operations.
By Nischal Baidar