Tracking IP Addresses: How to Determine the Location of an AOL User?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the ability to determine the location of AOL users through their IP addresses. Participants explore various aspects of IP tracking, including methods, tools, and the implications of such tracking, while also addressing the relevance of AOL as a service.

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  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that if a user is not using a proxy, their IP address can reveal their location through methods like traceroute.
  • Questions arise about the limitations of IP tracing, with some participants noting that it may only reveal the server location rather than the user's exact location.
  • There are inquiries about the significance of a Source DNS and what information can be derived from it.
  • Participants express curiosity about how to identify the modem name used by accessing users.
  • Several posts question the motivation behind wanting to track an AOL user's location, with some suggesting it may relate to verifying identities in online interactions.
  • Comments about the continued existence of AOL raise questions about its relevance and business model.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the effectiveness of IP tracking methods or the motivations behind the inquiries. Multiple competing views and questions remain unresolved throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the technical details of IP tracking, including the specific IP address ranges associated with AOL and the tools required for such tracking. The discussion also reflects a lack of clarity on the implications of using such methods.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring online privacy, digital communication, and the technical aspects of IP address tracking, particularly in the context of AOL users.

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When you use AOL, can people check out which state are you coming from ?
Are those people's Ip addresses started with 176 or 172 right ? sorry I don't remember it now.
Thanks
 
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If your not using a proxy then anyone on the net can find where you are. Just do a traceroute on the ip.
 
1>Are there any exceptions ?
Even when you can trace out the IP addresses, sometimes I guess you can only figure out the server he/she is using...
2>Another question i'd like to make, what you can conclude about a certain Source DNS you know ? I mean what can you do with it ?
3>How can you read the modem name that access users are using ?

Thanks
 
Why do you want to know?
 
AOL is still in business? How?
 
Monique said:
Why do you want to know?
For future development...
 
Njorl said:
AOL is still in business? How?
What 'jumped' in ? Why ?
 
If you think this is a question for development though it is clumpsy or so, why don't you give me the answers ?
How do you check it ?
What tools/software do you use to do that ?
I always heard someone say because of development, of choosing the most fitness, of taking the best one and ignoring any other things that are preventing the going-up processes, so can that someone give me some information ?
Thanks
 
Are you trying to make sure that "girl" your talking to really isn't a guy?
 
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aychamo said:
Are you trying to make sure that "girl" your talking to really isn't a guy?
Yes, I am.
You know, as an anoying character as Guysl used to call me, Sorry Brad! I wasnot trying to love you with all my heart...My bad!
 
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aychamo said:
Are you trying to make sure that "girl" your talking to really isn't a guy?
Oh, no, I am not!
 

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