IsPrivateIPAddress (open)
Is an address a private IP address? (localhost or other private space)
Syntax
LOADLIB "wh::internet/tcpip.whlib";
BOOLEAN FUNCTION IsPrivateIPAddress(STRING address)Parameters
STRING addressIP address to check
Return value
BOOLEANTRUE if the IP address is local or private
Description
Tells whether the address should be considered local or private, eg 192.168., 127.0.0.1, 10., ::1.... This should never be used for any security or authentication purposes, but can be useful to eg. return default values for GEOIP checks