IPLocate Blog

Insights, updates, and expert knowledge about IP geolocation, cybersecurity, and maximizing the value of IP data.

What is an autonomous system? What are ASNs?

IPLocate Team • June 11, 2024

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).

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Recipe: How to show a local weather forecast using IPLocate and OpenWeatherMap

IPLocate Team • December 30, 2021

Learn how to display personalized weather forecasts on your website using the free IPLocate and OpenWeatherMap APIs. Snippets for Javascript, PHP, Python, and Ruby.

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Replacing getCurrentPosition() with IP-based geolocation

IPLocate Team • June 11, 2020

Learn how to replace getCurrentPosition() with IP-based geolocation.

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IPv4 vs IPv6: What's the difference?

IPLocate Team • June 10, 2020

IPv4 and IPv6 are two different versions of the Internet Protocol. Learn how they differ and how geolocation works with each.

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How accurate is IP geolocation?

IPLocate Team • June 06, 2020

Can an IP address reveal your street address? Find out how accurate IP geolocation is.

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Introduction to IP geolocation: How it works and why it matters

IPLocate Team • February 04, 2019

Learn how IP geolocation technology works, its applications, and why it's important for businesses and developers.

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What is an IP address? What can it reveal?

IPLocate Team • February 01, 2019

Learn what's behind those numbers, and what data you can get from an IP address.

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