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    Loopback Addresses, Always your computer
    127.x.x.x

    Private IP Addresses, Computers on your local network
    10.x.x.x
    172.16.0.0 -172.31.255.255
    192.168.x.x
    169.254.x.x (link local, used if your network has no DHCP server)

    Multicast, Addresses multiple computers on your local network
    224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255

    Broadcast, Addresses all computers on your local network
    255.255.255.255

    CGNAT Addresses, Computers on your same ISP/carrier
    100.64.0.0 - 100.127.255.255
    (Only applicable if your ISP/carrier uses CGNAT)

    Public Internet Addresses
    Most other IP addresses

    Which block of private IPs your local network uses depends on how your router/DHCP server is configured. If you’re using the standard router your ISP provided then whatever default settings on that will determine your local subnet.