A Developer's Guide to the IP Address Validator

The IP Address Validator is a quick and simple tool for network engineers, developers, and system administrators to validate and classify IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. It helps you instantly determine if an IP address is correctly formatted and understand its type.

Features

• IPv4 & IPv6 Support: The tool can validate both major versions of the Internet Protocol.
• Format Validation: Checks if the input string conforms to the standard dot-decimal notation for IPv4 or the colon-separated hexadecimal format for IPv6.
• IP Classification: Once validated, the IP address is classified into one of the following categories:
  • Public: A standard, internet-routable IP address.
  • Private: An address within a private network range (e.g., 192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x).
  • Loopback: A special address that refers to the local machine (e.g., 127.0.0.1 or ::1).
• Detailed Information: Provides a clear summary of the IP's properties in an easy-to-read table.

How to Use

1. Enter an IP Address: Type or paste the IP address you want to check into the input field.
2. Click Validate: Press the "Validate" button.
3. Review the Results:
   • An alert will immediately tell you if the IP address is Valid or Invalid.
   • If valid, a set of cards will appear below, showing you the Type (IPv4/IPv6), Classification (Public/Private), and other relevant details.