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Public address
IPv4Public
216.73.217.64
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- 216.73.217.64In use now
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Approximate locationEstimated
Columbus, United States
Ohio
ISP
Amazon.com, Inc.
Registered in: United States · ARIN
Time zone
America/New_York
Local time: 19:41
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Norway's internet, from our own data
How much address space is registered in Norway, which Norwegian networks announce the most of it, how many of their routes are protected by RPKI and where addresses are estimated to be used — recomputed every time our datasets are rebuilt.
See all the figures- IPv4 addresses registered in Norway
- 15,601,168
- AS numbers registered in Norway
- 405
- IPv6 space registered in Norway
- 2,325 × /32
- RPKI status of those routes
- 75% valid
Explained briefly
Short, accurate answers to the questions people ask most about IP addresses, each with a guide or tool to go further.
What is an IP address?
A number that identifies a connection on a network so data can find its way back. On the internet your router or your provider's equipment has a public address; your devices have private ones behind it.
Read more : What is an IP address?What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 addresses are 32 bits (192.0.2.10) and have run out; IPv6 addresses are 128 bits (2001:db8::10) and are plentiful enough for every device. Many connections in Norway have both.
Read more : What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?Can an IP address reveal my exact location?
No. It points to a network and, at best, an approximate area such as a city or county. Only your provider can link an address to a subscriber, and only shares that under legal process.
Read more : Can an IP address reveal my exact location?What is an ASN?
An autonomous system number identifies one network on the internet, such as Telenor (AS2119) or Sikt (AS224). Networks exchange routes with each other under these numbers using BGP.
Read more : What is an ASN?What is the difference between a public and a private IP?
A public address is reachable on the internet and is what websites see. Private addresses (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, 172.16–31.x.x) are only used inside a local network and never leave it.
Read more : What is the difference between a public and a private IP?Why can my IP address change?
Most home and mobile subscriptions get an address from a pool. It can change when the router restarts, the lease runs out or the provider renumbers its network. A fixed address is usually an extra service.
Read more : Why can my IP address change?What does my internet provider see?
Your provider sees which addresses you connect to, when and how much data flows. HTTPS hides the content and the exact pages; unencrypted DNS can reveal the names you look up.
Read more : What does my internet provider see?How can I check whether IPv6 works?
Look at the IPv6 row in the card above, or run the IPv6 test: it makes one request over IPv4 only and one over IPv6 only, so you see exactly which of them works.
Read more : How can I check whether IPv6 works?
Understand the internet you're using
Clear explanations of the protocols and numbers behind every connection.
- 32IPv4 explained32-bit addresses, private ranges, CIDR notation and why we ran out.
- 128IPv6 explained128-bit addresses, notation and compression, and how dual-stack works.
- ADNS recordsHow names become addresses, and what every record type is for.
- ASAutonomous systemsThe networks that make up the internet and how they route traffic.
- ≈How IP geolocation worksHow IP location is estimated, and why it is never exact.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a public IP address?
It is the address your connection uses on the internet. Every website you visit sees it. At home it usually belongs to your router, which shares it between all your devices.
Why is the location wrong?
IP location is an estimate of where an address block is used, often where the provider's equipment is. It is usually right about the country and often wrong about the city. It cannot locate a person or a street address.
Why don't I have an IPv6 address?
Your internet provider, your router or the network you are on doesn't offer IPv6, or it is switched off. Websites then reach you over IPv4 only, which still works normally.
Does my IP address change?
Many home and mobile connections get a new address now and then, for example when the router restarts. Some subscriptions include a fixed address.
Can someone find me with my IP address?
Not from the address alone. It shows the network and an approximate area. Only your internet provider can link an address to a subscriber, and only shares that under legal process.
Is my private IP address the same as my public one?
No. Your device's address on the home network (often 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x) is private and is not visible on the internet. This page shows the public address.