IP Intelligence Glossary
Deep dives into IP geolocation and IP address intelligence terms and concepts.
Glossary
What are anycast networks?
Learn about anycast networks, how they work, and how they can be detected and geolocated.
IPLocate Team
August 05, 2025
Glossary
What is an autonomous system? What are ASNs?
An Autonomous System (AS) is a large network—or a collection of networks—that operates under a single routing policy. Each AS is assigned a unique number called an Autonomous System Number (ASN).
IPLocate Team
June 11, 2024
Glossary
IPv4 vs IPv6: What's the difference?
IPv4 and IPv6 are two different versions of the Internet Protocol. Learn how they differ and how geolocation works with each.
IPLocate Team
June 10, 2020
Glossary
How accurate is IP geolocation?
Can an IP address reveal your street address? Find out how accurate IP geolocation is.
IPLocate Team
June 06, 2020
Glossary
Introduction to IP geolocation: How it works and why it matters
Learn how IP geolocation technology works, its applications, and why it's important for businesses and developers.
IPLocate Team
February 04, 2019
Glossary
What is an IP address? What can it reveal?
Learn what's behind those numbers, and what data you can get from an IP address.
IPLocate Team
February 01, 2019