If you are looking for a tool. Try VisualRoute from VisualWare. http://www.visualware.com If you arte running on Windows. Many People use NeoTrace which can be found at any number of free download sites. NeoTrace Pro will cost you $30.00
Gtrace is available if you are running Linux, FreeBSD or Solaris. There are others on the market both Shareware and purchased. Just do a net Search on Graphical TraceRoute Regards, Pete ---- Peter P. Benac, CCNA Celtic Spirit Networking Providing Web Hosting Services, Network and Systems installation for the home or office. Phone: 919-618-2557 Web: http://www.emacolet.com Need quick reliable Systems or Network Management advice visit http://www.nmsusers.org To have principles... First have courage.. With principles comes integrity!!! -----Original Message----- From: John Andersen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 12:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: locating/translating geography of IP addresses On Tuesday 05 October 2004 05:08 am, Diffenderfer, Randy wrote: > Folks, > > Just recently I recall someone mentioning some code or a tool to > relate IP addresses to originating geography. I haven't located the > reference by searching the archives. > > So, can someone recall the reference or point me at it? > > Thanks! > rnd Often, traceroute will reveal quite a bit. The names of the routers along the way are generally indicative of where things are located. Big organizations like eds manage to confuse this a bit, but most commercial carriers name thier routers with portions of city names in them. -- _____________________________________ John Andersen
