Donate
Donate

IP Address, VPN & Network Security Blog

Free guides on IP addresses, VPNs, DNS, hosting, CGNAT, WiFi, and online privacy - 109 articles

New to IP Trackers?

Start with the core guides, then use the free tools to run live checks on your own connection.

What is an IP address?How VPNs workCheck my IP now

How to get the most from this blog

Every article is paired with a live tool so the theory turns into real diagnostics immediately. Troubleshooting a VPN? Read the leak guide first, then run DNS and WebRTC checks. Investigating an unfamiliar IP? Pair the ASN and WHOIS articles with the lookup tools. Start with a concept, finish with a verified result.

Understand the basics

Plain-English explainers on IPs, DNS, ASN, CGNAT, VPNs, WiFi, and networking - no jargon assumed.

Verify with live tools

Each article links to the diagnostic tool that proves the point, so you move from reading to real data in one session.

Fix real problems

Troubleshooting guides walk through port forwarding, CGNAT, wrong IP location, VPN leaks, and more with step-by-step checks.

Search articlesAuto-filters after 3+ characters
Quick filters
AllVPNDNSIP AddressASNCGNATHostingRouterPrivacyWHOISWiFiBlacklist
Sort by
Showing results for "ip address" (25)

Reserved IP Address Blocks Explained

Every reserved IPv4 and IPv6 block in one table, why private ranges collide over VPN, and what 169.254.169.254 and 240.0.0.0/4 actually mean.

16 min readUpdated Sep 4, 2026303 views
Read Article

How to Protect Your IP Address from Tracking

Discover effective methods to protect your IP address and maintain online privacy using VPNs, Tor, and more.

12 min readApril 26, 2026560 views
Read Article

What is an IP Address and How Does it Work?

Learn the fundamentals of IP addresses, how they are assigned, and their role in internet communication.

8 min readApril 26, 20261,150 views
Read Article

How to Find My IP Address on Android (Public & Private)

Step-by-step guide to finding your public and private IP address on Android using Wi-Fi settings, Samsung One UI, and Termux.

5 min readApril 11, 2026274 views
Read Article

How to Find My IP Address on iPhone (Public & Private)

Step-by-step guide to finding your public and private IP address on iPhone using Wi-Fi settings, Safari, and cellular network checks.

5 min readUpdated Oct 2, 2026255 views
Read Article

How to Find My IP Address on Mac (Public & Private)

Step-by-step guide to finding your public and private IP address on macOS using System Settings, Terminal, and the Option-click shortcut.

6 min readUpdated Oct 24, 2026146 views
Read Article

How to Find My IP Address on Windows (Public & Private)

Step-by-step guide to finding your public and private IP address on Windows 10 and Windows 11 using Settings, Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Task Manager.

6 min readUpdated Oct 2, 2026165 views
Read Article

What Is a Computer Network? Types, Components, and How They Work

Learn what a computer network is, how networks connect devices, the main types (LAN, WAN, MAN), core components, protocols, and how IP addressing works.

12 min readApril 4, 2026306 views
Read Article

How to Hide My IP: VPN, Proxy, Tor, and What Actually Works

A practical guide to hiding your IP address with VPNs, proxies, Tor, and network changes, plus how to verify that your IP is really hidden.

10 min readMarch 4, 20261,379 views
Read Article
Showing 10-18 of 25 articles

Done reading? Run a live check.

Every diagnostic is free - no account needed. See what websites actually learn about your connection right now.

My IP addressIPv4 + IPv6, ISP, ASNDNS leak test guideUnderstand resolver checksWebRTC leak testBrowser IP exposureBlacklist checkIs my IP blacklisted?

Free diagnostic tools

Most-read articles and reviews