fe80::cc:e91a:aa3d:a7d
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Address type
IPv6 link-local address
This address is valid only on the local network link.
- IP address
- fe80::cc:e91a:aa3d:a7d
- IP version
- IPv6
- Classification
- IPv6 link-local address
- Defined range
- fe80::/10
- Public Internet location
- Not applicable
- Globally reachable
- No
Why this address is used
IPv6 devices use link-local addresses for neighbour discovery, router discovery and local communication.
What it means for your router or device
Every IPv6-enabled interface normally has one, and routers do not forward it to other networks.
A private or special address is not evidence of a problem by itself. It becomes useful for troubleshooting when you compare it with the public IP shown on the WhatIsMyIP.live homepage.
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Where you may see this address type
Beginner questions
IPv6 link-local address FAQs
Can this address be located on a map?
No. This address is not a normal globally reachable public host address. A city or country result would be misleading because the same address can be reused locally or has a special protocol meaning.
Can two devices use the same address?
Depending on the address type, it can be reused locally, represent a group, or act as a protocol placeholder rather than identifying one device.
Why does my router show a different public IP?
Your device usually has a local address while the router or internet provider presents a public address to the Internet. NAT or CGNAT translates between the two.
Is every address beginning with 192 private?
No. Only 192.168.0.0 through 192.168.255.255 is the RFC 1918 private block. For example, 192.64.118.18 is a public IP address.