Private vs Public IP Addresses Explained Simply | Networking Basics

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IP addresses are everywhere. From the smartphone in your hand to the server hosting your favorite website. But have you ever wondered how millions of devices connect to the internet daily without running out of addresses or how your home router knows exactly which laptop requested a webpage? In this video, we break down how IP routing works using a clean, step-by-step visual approach. Whether you are building web applications, configuring local networks, or studying computer networking, understanding IP addresses is an essential tech skill. This video strips away the confusing technical jargon to teach you how private subnets, public routing and Network Address Translation (NAT) actually work under the hood, so you can apply this knowledge to your projects with confidence. 📌 What will you learn? - What IP addresses are and how packets navigate the global internet - The core differences between Private (LAN) and Public (WAN) IP addresses - Private IP ranges (Class A, B and C subnets:

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