Source: https://www.guru99.com/ip-address-classes.html
| Class | Address Range | Subnet masking | Example IP | Leading bits | Max number of networks | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP Class A | 1 to 126 | 255.0.0.0 | 1.1.1.1 | 8 | 128 | Used for large number of hosts. |
| IP Class B | 128 to 191 | 255.255.0.0 | 128.1.1.1 | 16 | 16384 | Used for medium size network. |
| IP Class C | 192 to 223 | 255.255.255.0 | 192.1.11.1 | 24 | 2097157 | Used for local area network. |
| IP Class D | 224 to 239 | NA | NA | NA | NA | Reserve for multi-tasking. |
| IP Class E | 240 to 254 | NA | NA | NA | NA | This class is reserved for research and Development Purposes. |