Field Scenario
A customer asks why their computer shows a different IP address using this site’s IP lookup tool than what appears in their router’s local network settings.
What You Actually Explain
- This reflects the real distinction between private (local network) and public (internet-facing) IP addresses
- The IP lookup tool shows the public address, while router settings show the private local address
- This is normal, expected behavior, not an error or problem
- Understanding this distinction is foundational to interpreting network diagnostic tools correctly
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