Trace IP Address: How Accurate & What Info?

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This discussion focuses on tracing IP addresses to determine their geographical location, specifically city, state, and country. Users recommend various tools for reverse IP lookup, including the GeekTools Win32 Whois Client 5.4.1 and NeoTrace Express. It is established that end users do not own IP addresses; instead, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are the owners, and tracing typically leads to the ISP's location. Several online resources, such as Geobytes and VisualRoute, are highlighted as effective for IP location tracking.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of IP address structure and format
  • Familiarity with reverse lookup tools
  • Basic knowledge of Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
  • Awareness of geographical IP databases
NEXT STEPS
  • Research how to use the GeekTools Win32 Whois Client 5.4.1 for IP tracing
  • Learn about the functionality of NeoTrace Express for reverse lookups
  • Explore the Geobytes IP Locator for accurate geographical data
  • Investigate the features of VisualRoute for enhanced IP tracking
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This discussion is beneficial for network administrators, cybersecurity professionals, and anyone interested in understanding IP address tracing and geographical location identification.

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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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