Which IP address range is reserved by the ICANN for private networks?
A.
0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255
B.
127.0.0.0 through 127.31.255.255
C.
172.16.0.0 through 172.31.255.255
D.
196.0.0.0 through 196.255.255.255
Explanation:
The address ranges that are reserved by ICANN for private networks are:
10.0.0.0-10.255.255.255
172.16.0.0-172.31.255.255
192.168.0.0-192.168.255.255
Notice that each range falls within a different class of IP addresses.
Incorrect Answers:
A: This is the entire IP address space, and not just for private networks.
B: IP Addresses beginning with 127 are loopback addresses, and reserved for loopback functions.
D: This is not the private address for the Class C range.