What are the 4 types of IP addresses?

What are the most common IP addresses?

IPv4, 192.168.

0.1 is a common example of an IPv4 address. The most recognisable IP addresses are in the range 192.168. 0.1 to 192.168. 0.255 because these tend to be the ones we use at home.

What does a 192.168 IP address mean?

A 192.168 IP address is a private IP address in the 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255 range, reserved for use within local networks (like your home or office) and not directly accessible from the public internet, allowing many devices to share one public IP and conserving global addresses. These addresses are common for home routers (e.g., 192.168.1.1) and devices on the internal network (computers, phones, smart TVs) to communicate with each other and the router. 

What happens if I disable IPv6 on my router?

Disabling it will cause problems, such as Microsoft Exchange not starting and other seemingly random events. Some security software uses IPv6, especially to receive updates. Disabling it could stop it from operating. Disabling IPv6 does not speed up Internet access.

Is 192.168.1.1 IPv4 or IPv6?

192.168.1.1 is an IPv4 address, characterized by its four dotted decimal numbers (octets) and its use as a common private network address, while IPv6 uses much longer hexadecimal addresses with colons (like 2001:db8::1). 

What are the 7 IP rights?

The 7 main types of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) typically include Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, Plant Variety Rights, and Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Layout Designs, which protect inventions, brands, creative works, product aesthetics, origin-linked goods, new plants, and chip designs, respectively, safeguarding intangible creations and commercial assets.
 

How do I register my IP?

1. Determine Patentability: Search the USPTO database to ensure your invention is novel and not already patented.
2. Prepare Your Application: Include detailed descriptions, technical drawings, and defined claims.
3. File with the USPTO: Submit your application online using the Electronic Filing System.

What does soft IP mean?

Soft intellectual property (soft IP) is sometimes used to refer to trademarks, copyright, design rights and passing off, in contrast to "hard intellectual property", which is sometimes used to refer to patents. Use of this phrase is controversial among IP practitioners.

What are the four types of IP?

The four main types of intellectual property (IP) are Patents, protecting inventions; Copyrights, covering original creative works; Trademarks, identifying brands and goods; and Trade Secrets, safeguarding confidential business information, all crucial for protecting creations of the mind and business assets.
 

What are the main 3 IP address classes?

IP Address Classes

• Class A: Large networks with a vast number of devices. The first 8 bits represent the network, and the remaining 24 bits are for host addresses.
• Class B: Medium-sized networks. ...
• Class C: Small networks. ...
• Class D: ...
• Class E: Reserved for experimental purposes and future use.

Does a VPN hide my IP address?

Yes, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) hides your real IP address by routing your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a remote server, making websites and services see the VPN server's IP instead of yours, which masks your location and identity. It encrypts your data, hiding your browsing activity from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), advertisers, and hackers, but it doesn't make you fully anonymous, especially if you log into accounts or use cookies. 

Is it better to use IPv6 or IPv4?

IPv6 is generally better than IPv4 because it offers a vastly larger address space, built-in security (IPsec), more efficient routing, and simpler network configuration, essential for the growing internet and IoT; however, IPv4's widespread legacy support and simpler addresses mean both protocols coexist, with the transition to IPv6 ongoing. 

What is 2000 ::/ 3 in IPv6?

2000::/3 in IPv6 defines the Global Unicast Address (GUA) space, meaning it's the primary range for publicly routable internet addresses, covering addresses from 2000:: up to 3fff::, identified by the first three bits being 001. This large block, roughly one-eighth of the entire IPv6 address space, is allocated by IANA to regional registries for ISPs and organizations to assign globally unique addresses.
 

What devices use IPv6?

Windows Vista and later have improved IPv6 support. macOS since Panther (10.3), Linux 2.6, FreeBSD, and Solaris also have mature production implementations. Some implementations of the BitTorrent peer-to-peer file transfer protocol make use of IPv6 to avoid NAT issues common for IPv4 private networks.

Why do people turn off IPv6?

Concerns About Security

Running IPv4 and IPv6 simultaneously on a computer seemingly doubles the attack surface. The Microsoft Windows 11 TCP/IP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVE-2024-38063 from August 13, 2024, caused many people to consider disabling IPv6.

Can someone track me with my IP?

Yes, someone can find your general location (city, state) through your IP address, but they generally cannot find your exact home address unless they are law enforcement with a court order or you've shared other personal info; your ISP holds the real address linked to your IP, but only releases it legally. An IP reveals your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and approximate geographic area, which can be used by trackers or criminals, but getting your specific home requires further legal action or correlating with other data you've shared online. 

What does fc00 ::/ 7 mean?

fc00::/7 defines the range for IPv6 Unique Local Addresses (ULAs), which are non-globally routable addresses for private networks, similar to IPv4's 192.168.x.x, allowing local communication within an organization without internet routing, with the actual usable addresses starting from fd00::/8 (the upper half of the fc00::/7 block) for locally assigned, probabilistically unique prefixes. 

What is 169.254.169.254 IP address used for?

The 169.254.x.x IP address range is used for APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing), automatically assigned when a device can't find a DHCP server, allowing local network communication, and also by cloud providers (like AWS, Azure) for internal metadata services to help virtual machines identify themselves. While it usually signals a network issue (like a missing DHCP server), cloud platforms leverage it for essential instance data retrieval without external access. 

What does 192.168 10.1/24 mean?

Its simple in PC A u have ip address 192.168.10.1/24 meaning its subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 which says it can communicate with any device that has IP address 192.168.10.1 - 192.168.10.255. Also the PC B ip you have is 192.168.10.2/30 which comes under the same network. Calculation : PC A 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0.

Can I look up who an IP address belongs to?

Yes, you can find out who owns the block of IP addresses (usually the ISP or organization) and its general location using a WHOIS lookup, but you generally cannot find the specific person or device without legal action, as ISPs keep individual user data private, revealing only the service provider's details for a given IP. Tools like WHOIS show the ISP name, country, and city, but personal details like names or addresses require law enforcement intervention with the ISP.