What type of IP address is 64.101.198.197 classified as?

The IP address 64.101.198.197 is classified as a public IP address. Public IP addresses are those that are routable on the internet and can be accessed by external networks. They are assigned to devices that need to communicate across the internet, allowing them to send and receive information beyond their local network.

This address falls within the range of addresses that are not designated for private use. Private IP addresses are reserved for use within local networks and cannot be routed on the internet. The ranges designated for private addressing include 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255, 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255, and 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255. Since 64.101.198.197 does not fall within any of these ranges, it is recognized as a public address.

While the IP address could be static in some configurations, the question asks specifically for the classification of the IP address itself, which is solely public. Reserved addresses refer to special-purpose addresses, such as multicast addresses or address blocks that are set aside for specific use, which also does not apply here.