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public IP identification - free or in use

how can i check which public IP is  in use or available for use if have public range to use
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why dont you just use ping ? or nmap -O if host are firewalled ?
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First of all you can't just say... "Oh this IP address doesn't ping, or doesn't get any results from nmap therefore I should be able to use it."

IP's are controlled and assigned to specific service providers.  Those service providers assign you IP's based on your needs and contract.  So I have a /29 network assigned to me on my VPS(Virtual Private Server).  If I am only using 3 addresses currently, it doesn't mean the other 2 are "up for grabs," they are still MY addresses.

The gov/military owns Millions of IP's that are not currently being used.  It's just how the world of public addressing works.  

Find a service provider.  Sign up for services through that provider.  Get assigned IP's to use.
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thanks got solution following you thanks a lot