IP Address Lookup

What is IP Address Lookup tool?

The IP Address Lookup tool allows you to retrieve detailed information about a specific IPv4 public IP address. IPv4 stands for Internet Protocol version 4, and it is the fourth iteration of the Internet Protocol. IPv4 addresses are typically expressed in dotted-decimal format, such as 192.0.2.1. Valid IPv4 public addresses are those that are not reserved for private networks. For example, IP addresses within the ranges defined in RFC 1918 (e.g., 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, and 192.168.0.0/16) are not considered public IP addresses and are not valid inputs for this tool. This tool provides various details associated with a valid public IP address, including its geographical location, organization, timezone, and more.

This tool can be valuable for various purposes including network troubleshooting, geolocation-based content delivery, and security monitoring.

FAQs

• Q: What is an IP address?
• A: An IP address is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.
• Q: What is IPv4?
• A: IPv4 is the fourth version of the Internet Protocol and is the most widely used protocol for internet traffic. It uses a 32-bit address scheme allowing for a total of 2^32 addresses.
• Q: What are valid IPv4 public addresses?
• A: Valid IPv4 public addresses are those that are not reserved for private networks. IP addresses within the ranges defined in RFC 1918 (e.g., 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, and 192.168.0.0/16) are not considered public IP addresses.
• Q: What IPv4 addresses are not valid inputs for this tool?
• A: IP addresses within the ranges defined in RFC 1918 (e.g., 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, and 192.168.0.0/16) are not valid public IP addresses and are not valid inputs for this tool.
• Q: How accurate is the information provided by this tool?
• A: The information provided by this tool is sourced from reliable databases and APIs. However, accuracy may vary based on the availability and accuracy of the data sources.