The limited broadcast address — packets sent here reach every host on the local network segment but are not forwarded by routers.
This range is reserved by IANA — it is not allocated to an organization, ISP, or regional internet registry. Addresses here appear on every private/internal network that follows the standard, so lookups will not identify a specific owner.
All 1 IP addresses in 255.255.255.255/32
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 255.255.255.255/32?
255.255.255.255/32 falls inside 255.255.255.255/32 — a Limited broadcast range reserved by RFC 919. The limited broadcast address — packets sent here reach every host on the local network segment but are not forwarded by routers.
Is 255.255.255.255/32 routable on the public internet?
No. 255.255.255.255/32 is part of IANA-reserved special-use space (255.255.255.255/32, RFC 919). Packets with these addresses are either filtered by backbone routers or handled as local/special traffic — they never reach the public internet.
Who owns 255.255.255.255/32?
255.255.255.255/32 is not allocated to any organization or ISP. It is part of the Limited broadcast block reserved by IANA under RFC 919 for every network to use privately.
