Class A
1.0.0.0 to 126.255.255.255
Purpose: Reserved for large networks. These are often used by organizations or ISPs with a large number of devices.
Class B
128.0.0.0 to 191.255.255.255
Purpose: Used by medium-sized organizations or larger networks.
Class C
192.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.255
Purpose: Primarily used for small networks, like home or small business networks.
Class D (Multicast)
224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255
Purpose: Used for multicast groups, where data is sent to multiple destinations at once.
Class E (Reserved for Experimental Use)
240.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
Purpose: Reserved for experimental and research purposes, and is not typically used for regular networking.
Loopback Address
127.0.0.0 to 127.255.255.255
(used for testing on local machines).
