What is WAN/Public IP address?
WAN IP or Public IP Address
A WAN IP (Wide Area Network Internet Protocol) address, also known as a public IP address, is the IP address assigned to your network by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). It is used to identify your network on the internet.
Key Points- Unique Identification: Each WAN IP address is unique across the internet, functioning like a postal address for your network.
- Assigned by ISPs: Your ISP assigns a WAN IP address to your network, which can be static or dynamic.
- NAT (Network Address Translation): In most home networks, the router uses NAT to allow multiple devices to share a single public IP address.
- Accessing Services Remotely: The WAN IP address is used for accessing your home network from the internet, such as for home servers or security cameras.
- Privacy and Security: Since the WAN IP address is visible on the internet, it's important to secure your network with measures like firewalls.
- Finding Your WAN IP: You can find your WAN IP address details below or through your router's web interface.
Note: Your WAN IP address can reveal your general location and ISP. Some people use VPNs to mask their real WAN IP addresses for enhanced privacy and security.
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Additional Details
IP: 18.188.40.207
Type: ipv4
Continent Code: NA
Continent Name: North America
Country Code: US
Country Name: United States
Region Code: OH
Region Name: Ohio
City: Columbus
Zip: 43201
Latitude: 39.995578765869
Longitude: -82.999458312988
Geoname ID: 4509177
Capital: Washington D.C.
Languages: English
Calling Code: 1
Time Zone ID: America/New_York
Current Time: 2024-04-26T04:41:48-04:00
GMT Offset: -14400
Code: EDT
Is Daylight Saving: 0
Currency Code: USD
Currency Name: US Dollar
Currency Plural: US dollars
Currency Symbol: $
Currency Symbol Native: $
ASN: 16509
ISP: amazon.com Inc