Types of IP Address

IP Address is classified into types based on its range.

• Class A - Range 1 to 126
• Class B - Range 128 to 191 (127 is the loop back address)
  
• Class C - Range 192 to 223
• Class D - Range 224 to 239
• Class E - Range 240 to 255

Class A, B and C are used for Unicast, Class D is used for Multicasting and Class E is used for Research.