Here's an overview of IP address classes and their characteristics: - kondareddypp/azure-network-fundamentals GitHub Wiki
Class A
Range:
1.0.0.0 to 126.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0
CIDR Notation: /8
Total Networks:
128 (from 0 to 127, but 127 is reserved for loopback addresses)
Hosts per Network: Approximately 16 million
Usage: Large networks with many devices
Class B
Range: 128.0.0.0 to 191.255.0.0
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
CIDR Notation: /16
Total Networks: 16,384
Hosts per Network: Approximately 65,000
Usage: Medium-sized networks, including universities and corporations
Class C
Range: 192.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.0
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
CIDR Notation: /24
Total Networks: 2,097,152
Hosts per Network: 254
Usage: Small networks, such as small businesses and home networks
Class D
Range: 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255
Purpose: Reserved for multicast addressing
Usage: Used for broadcasting to multiple hosts in a specific group
Class E