Trace IP Address: How Accurate & What Info?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around tracing IP addresses, focusing on the accuracy of location information such as city, state, and country. Participants explore various tools and methods for obtaining this information, including reverse lookup tools and specific websites.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about how to trace an IP address and the accuracy of the location information that can be obtained.
  • Another participant suggests converting the IP address to a number and using a datasheet to match it to a location.
  • A different participant recommends using a reverse lookup tool to find the ISP associated with the IP address, noting that end users typically do not own IP addresses.
  • Several participants share links to various reverse lookup tools and programs, including specific websites and downloadable software.
  • One participant mentions having previously used a site that provided exact location information but has since lost access to it.
  • Another participant expresses appreciation for the shared resources and tools provided by others in the thread.
  • Additional tools and websites are suggested, including a specific IP locator and a program called Superscan.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the usefulness of reverse lookup tools and share various resources, but there is no consensus on the best method or tool for tracing IP addresses.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference specific tools and websites without providing detailed information on their accuracy or limitations, leaving some assumptions about the effectiveness of these methods unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in network analysis, cybersecurity, or those needing to trace IP addresses for various purposes may find this discussion beneficial.

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how do you trace an ip address? I'm not looking for anyone's exact location.. just mainly city/state/country and how accurate can it be
 
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Ok, if u have the ip address, then u have to cionvert it to the ip number and then on referring to some datasheet u can match this ip numer to its location
 
Try using a reverse lookup tool. This will give you information (if the user sumbitted to interNIC allowing info to be published) on the 'owner' of the IP address... Endusers typically do NOT own IP addresses, but ISP's do... So you could probably find the ISP who owns the IP address then you could find which country the ISP is located in...

Ok, if u have the ip address, then u have to cionvert it to the ip number and then on referring to some datasheet u can match this ip numer to its location

hmmmm what you talking about? :eek:
 
reverse look up tool?

ok... where do I find one of these reverse look up tools? is there a free download?
 
Try http://www.networkingfiles.com/PingFinger/downloads/neotraceexpressdownload.htm program.
 
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I had a site that gives you the exact location, but i lost it :(
no need to download any program...
 
http://info-x.co.uk/netools/netools.asp?tool=13

Here is a site you can use
 
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Thanks, anti crank, anttech and robphy... your input has proved most helpful!
 
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hey you can try superscan its a good program with some additional features.
 

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