In this article, we are going to discuss one of the important topics in network support. We want to talk about IPs classification and know them completely. As you know, the IP is considered one of the most important topics in the network, and for this reason, it was decided to talk to you about the IP classification so that you also know the types of IPs and get to know them. Anyone who intends to do networking must know the types of IPs. However, those who intend to use the network only in their work, may not take advantage of all these IPs. But anyway, knowing these IP classes are important and it is not bad to have information about them. So, stay with us in this article to discuss this topic.
What do we learn about in this article?
IP classification
What are the IP classes?
IP Classes
Before we dive into IP classification in network support, let’s make sure you know what IP is. Although, of course, if you have come to IP classes, you probably know IP, otherwise, you can refer to the previous articles on this site and find out what it is. Anyway, IP or Internet Protocol is a logical address that we cannot change and every device on the network is identified by an IP address. These IPs help us to find any device and to be able to connect to that device through other devices or to enter the Internet with the same device. In fact, IP is the virtual identity card of our device in the Internet space, and without IP we cannot search and browse into the vast Internet network.
IP looks like the postal address of a home ending here for a device. In this way, your device is recognized by its specific IP and all systems have their own IP and can be identified accordingly. However, since the number of devices in the world has increased a lot, network maintenance experts have introduced the new generation of IPs, which is IP Version 4 or IPv4. In fact, this model is still limited and only allows us to build 2 to the power of 32 IPs, and that is why in 1998 IEFT Engineering Company introduced the IPv6 model, which can build 2 to the power of 128 IPs. This volume is a very high number that can meet all the IP-related requests in the world. Now it’s time to move on to IP classes topic.
What are the IP Classes?
Now we are going to fully address IP classification. We above talked about IPv4 and our focus is on this fourth version of IPs and we want to teach you the 5 classes of these IPs. Each of these IPs for each class has a specific function and performs a specific task, and their purpose is different from each other. You might think that each of the IP classes are supposed to have unique and special names and each one is divided by a strange name, but the interesting thing is that this is not the case at all!
In the topic of computer network support, IP classes are simply divided into the classes A, B, C, D, E, and in this sense, those who have classified IPs have made their work easier. Let’s take a look at each of these classifications and examine them. These classifications are used in network and hardware support services.
Class A
In this IP class, if the number 1 to 126 is given to the left part of the desired IP, which is the first part, that IP is placed in the category of Class A IP network. A total number of 16,777,214 IPs can be defined in this type of class. This IP class is used when we need a large number of IPs. The range of this type of IP class is from 1.0.0.1 to 126.255.255.254.
Class B
In this “IP classification” we use the numbers 128 to 191 in the left part of the IP, which is also the first part. In this class, you can access 65,534 addresses. Also, the range of class B extends from 128.1.0.1 to 191.255.255.254.
Class C
Now, in this IP classification, which is class C, we give the numbers 192 to 233 to the left side of the IP, which is the first part of the IP. In this class, only 254 systems can be addressed with a dedicated IP. Class C ranges from 192.0.1.1 to 223.255.254.254.
Class D
This IP classification is a little different from the previous ones. In this one division, if we give the numbers 224 to 239 to the left part of the IP, this IP class will be created. This IP class is also called Multicast IP, and its uses are a little more specific. This IP class is used to transfer data packets to all clients at the same time. This work is important because some specific data must be provided to the clients at the same time. Class D range is from 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255.
Class E
The last item of IP classification is class E, if we put the numbers 240 to 255 on the left side of the IP, this IP class will be created. This class is mostly used for experimental and research work and home systems cannot use this class. This IP class ranges from 240.0.0.0 to 254.255.255.254.
