Local IP Address
Article 000001393 · Updated Jul 9, 2025 · 1,173 views
What is a local IP address?
A local IP address is an IP address within a private or local network. This is a device's address when communicating with other devices within your network.Most routers/gateways will automatically provide an IP address to devices that connect to it using a built-in DHCP server. The IP address range varies based on how the DHCP server in the router is configured.
There are 3 ranges of IP addresses reserved for private networks:
- 192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255
- 172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255
- 10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255
If a device has an IP address outside these ranges, it is on a public IP address. Typically this indicates the device is connected to a modem, not a router or gateway. For security and to prevent dropped calls, phones should always be connected to a router or gateway and use a private IP address
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