Trace IP Address: How Accurate & What Info?

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Tracing an IP address can provide general location information such as city, state, and country, but the accuracy varies. To trace an IP, one can use reverse lookup tools, which may reveal the ISP that owns the IP address. It's important to note that end users typically do not own IP addresses; ISPs do. Various tools and websites are available for reverse lookups, including free options like GeekTools and VisualRoute. Users can also find downloadable programs like NeoTrace Express and Superscan for more features. Overall, while pinpointing an exact location is challenging, these resources can help identify the broader geographical area associated with an IP address.
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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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