what are ip addresses that start with 10

[Slacker]

what are ip addresses that start with 10 , it is the first hop for my RoadRunner connection but I cant find info about this type of address, it is always the first hop no matter what I trace.

 

[jmcoreymv]

Its a private ip. The 10.x.x.x ip numbers are Private Class A ips that were reserved for internal use in networks that do not need to be accessed by outsiders. They can however have access to outside networks with the use of Network Address Translation. Chances are its the LAN side of your modem thats giving you that IP.

 

[Slacker]

Whoa, that was quick, thanks jmcoreymv.