IP Address
IP stands for Internet Protocol.
Private IP Addresses
Some addresses have been specially reserved for private use. This includes your use.
| IP Range | Notable Uses |
|---|---|
| 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255 | Large Organisations |
| 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255 | Large Organisations |
| 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255 | Home Networks |
It's very likely that 192.168.1.1 is the IP address of your home network's router.