What is a Private IP Address?

Detailed Explanation

Private IP addresses are designated by RFC 1918 for use in local networks. These addresses can be reused across different private networks without conflict. The three main private IP ranges are: 10.0.0.0/8 (Class A), 172.16.0.0/12 (Class B), and 192.168.0.0/16 (Class C). Devices using private IPs require NAT (Network Address Translation) to communicate with the internet.