5o 4 [upd] - 172.16

Only accessible by devices within the same local network or through a VPN/proxy [5, 6]. Common Network Tasks

Internal servers, corporate workstations, or networking equipment like routers and switches [23, 33]. 172.16 5o 4

Because it is a private IP address , it is strictly used for internal communication within a local area network (LAN) and is not routable on the public internet [10, 32]. Key Characteristics Only accessible by devices within the same local