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What are the addresses falling into the range of 224.0.0.0 through 254.0.0.0?

The correct answer is C. This is an experimental address range. The IP address range from 240.0.0.0 through 255.255.255.255 is reserved for experimental use, encompassing the upper part of the specified range.

Submitted by yasin.bd· Apr 18, 2026Networking

Question

What are the addresses falling into the range of 224.0.0.0 through 254.0.0.0?

Options

  • AClass C network
  • BClass B network
  • CThis is an experimental address range
  • DThis is a broadcast range

How the community answered

(64 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    6% (4)
  • C
    88% (56)
  • D
    5% (3)

Why each option

The IP address range from 240.0.0.0 through 255.255.255.255 is reserved for experimental use, encompassing the upper part of the specified range.

AClass C network

Class C networks range from 192.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.255, which does not cover the specified range.

BClass B network

Class B networks range from 128.0.0.0 to 191.255.255.255, which does not cover the specified range.

CThis is an experimental address rangeCorrect

The IP address range from 240.0.0.0 through 255.255.255.255 (Class E) is reserved for experimental use and future addressing needs by IANA. Since the specified range 224.0.0.0 through 254.0.0.0 includes a significant portion of this Class E range (from 240.0.0.0 to 254.0.0.0), "experimental address range" is the most appropriate classification among the given choices.

DThis is a broadcast range

While 224.0.0.0 is the start of the multicast range (Class D), and 255.255.255.255 is a broadcast address, the entire range 224.0.0.0 through 254.0.0.0 is not primarily classified as a broadcast range; a significant portion is experimental.

Concept tested: IP address classes and reserved ranges

Source: https://www.iana.org/assignments/ipv4-address-space/ipv4-address-space.xhtml

Topics

#IP Addressing#Network Classes#Special IP Ranges#IPv4

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