{"id":493,"date":"2023-06-23T12:59:07","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T12:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/?p=493"},"modified":"2023-07-10T11:11:04","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T11:11:04","slug":"essential-websites-for-ip-addresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Websites for IP Addresses &#038; Proxies to Help Your Business Succeed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>IP addresses and proxies often go hand in hand, making for great tools with many practical applications. This is why companies choose to invest in purchasing or leasing personalized IPs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to use proxies for your business, consider this guide on essential websites for IP addresses and proxies. Whether you are new to the IP and proxy world or hope to ensure everything aligns with your needs, these tools will be beneficial in understanding your requirements and the best tools to serve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is an overview of a range of valuable services for IP addresses, including reliable data on quality, geolocation, and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-a2c5f9b4-1e3c-4684-a565-bc58ba64f5aa\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#0-geolocation>Geolocation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#1-websites-and-apis-for-geolocation>Websites and APIs for Geolocation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#14-fraud-level>Fraud Level<\/a><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#15-fraud-detection-websites>Fraud Detection Websites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#22-as-number-and-prefixes>AS Number and Prefixes<\/a><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#23-understanding-as-numbers-and-prefixes>Understanding AS Numbers and Prefixes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#24-as-number-amp-prefix-lookup-websites>AS Number &amp; Prefix Lookup Websites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#31-antibot-technologies>Antibot Technologies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#32-antibot-websites-and-services>Antibot Websites and Services<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#42-internet-speed>Internet Speed<\/a><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#43-internet-speed-checking-websites>Internet Speed Checking Websites<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#50-online-communities>Online Communities<\/a><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#51-discord-servers-forums-and-subreddits>Discord servers, forums, and subreddits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#54-traceroute>Traceroute<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/#57-conclusion>Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-geolocation\">Geolocation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IP Geolocation involves assigning a device&#8217;s IP address to a physical location on the map. This mapping can be easily accomplished through specialized websites and various tools. By mapping the IP to the physical location, a user can obtain valuable data like:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-d45ad4a6-2ca0-4033-91c8-1703299817ec\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>ISP (Internet Service Provider)<\/li><li>Country<\/li><li>State<\/li><li>Time zone<\/li><li>Postal code<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1658\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-495\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it&#8217;s not always 100% accurate, depending on the service, website, or IP database you are using, geolocation is a valuable tool for many businesses to surface this information. Organizations can leverage geolocation databases and APIs to identify or closely approximate the real-world location of the device used to connect to the internet. In this respect, geolocation helps in several scenarios, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-e76f6e2e-55e7-4231-9b8e-b58c564934f0\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>Optimizing marketing strategies<\/li><li>Personalizing content based on region<\/li><li>Making sites load faster<\/li><li>Boosting security<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-websites-and-apis-for-geolocation\">Websites and APIs for Geolocation<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ipinfo.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-497\" width=\"225\" height=\"110\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-overview\">Overview<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ipinfo.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IPinfo<\/a> provides insight into specifics like hostname, region, country, location coordinates, postal\/zip code, and city based on the IP address lookup. The service has low latency and helps you retrieve important IP information, such as its type, the ISP, the domain, the ASN type, and route, combined with proxy, Tor, and VPN detection, as well as whether the IP is used for hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-features\">Features<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>IPinfo offers <a href=\"https:\/\/ipinfo.io\/tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tools<\/a> for different needs, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-0de70b72-3a4a-4dd7-95d4-4253c7c6986e\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>CIDR to IP range converter<\/li><li>Reverse DNS lookup<\/li><li>IP summarizing (a visual overview and insights for a list of IP addresses)<\/li><li>IP mapping (a visual overview that allows you to see the IP addresses pinned on the world map)<\/li><li>Pingable IP finder (a tool that helps you find IP addresses that can be pinged using ICMP &#8211; Internet Control Message Protocol)<\/li><li>IP Twitter bot (you can use it to have the IP2Location bot to tweet IP geolocation information directly over Twitter)<\/li><li>Downloadable databases that can be exported in CSV, JSON, MMDB, and XML formats.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-pricing\">Pricing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic geolocation tool is free of charge. However, IPinfo also offers paid plans that are richer in information and tap into several databases. There are currently three different premium plans, joined by a customizable plan that allows you to choose which databases you wish to use:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-f85c158e-14dc-41fa-9f5d-7389f8c776f4\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>Basic: $99\/month &#8211; Offers 2 data types. Best suited for teams and developers<\/li><li>Standard: $249\/month &#8211; Offers 3 data types. Best suited for growing startups and businesses<\/li><li>Business: $499\/month &#8211; Offers 7 data types. Best suited for businesses that need extensive API data.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ip2location.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-500\" width=\"339\" height=\"110\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-overview\">Overview<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ip2location.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IP2Location<\/a> operates at a granular level, meaning each database is designed to suit specific needs. It&#8217;s fairly easy to use and requires no explicit permission because it uses a non-intrusive lookup technology. It provides detailed information about IPs and helps detect users with proxies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-features\">Features<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>IP2Location can be integrated into many software platforms to retrieve IP geolocation information. You can thus use CSV + BIN databases, REST API, and SDKs such as Java, .NET, PHP, Ruby, Python, or Perl. The service uses the infrastructure of AWS (Amazon Web Services). It works fast and provides accurate data on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-bf23014b-0821-43f1-9677-0aef97497450\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>Country<\/li><li>Region<\/li><li>City<\/li><li>Latitude and longitude<\/li><li>ZIP code<\/li><li>Time zone<\/li><li>Connection speed<\/li><li>ISP<\/li><li>Domain name<\/li><li>IDD country code<\/li><li>Area code<\/li><li>Weather station data<\/li><li>Mobile network codes (MNC)<\/li><li>Mobile country codes (MCC)<\/li><li>Mobile carrier<\/li><li>Elevation<\/li><li>Usage type<\/li><li>Address type<\/li><li>Advertising category<\/li><li>VPN<\/li><li>Proxy types<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-pricing\">Pricing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The free demo provides you with everything of the above. Users can also opt to subscribe to and download specific databases, which fall under two main categories: IP2Location (starting from $50\/year) and IP2Proxy (starting from $400\/year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/db-ip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-507\" width=\"225\" height=\"110\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-overview\">Overview<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/db-ip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DBIP<\/a> covers 2 million unique locations in more than 215,000 cities worldwide. It offers easy API integration and gives users detailed information both geographically speaking and in terms of cybersecurity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-features\">Features<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>DBIP gives detailed information about ISP, time zone, city, state, proxy usage, etc. It also helps users identify suspicious accounts based on IP lookup, which can help them defend their infrastructure against potential cyber-attacks. The service also provides <a href=\"https:\/\/db-ip.com\/db\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a rich IP geolocation database<\/a> based on:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-1573e85d-7f1b-4164-99e7-d2136c2b718f\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>IP to country<\/li><li>IP to location<\/li><li>IP to ISP<\/li><li>IP to location + ISP<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>All databases are regularly updated and are available for download in CSV and MMDB formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-pricing\">Pricing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>DBIP offers both free and paid services. The geolocation lookup tool is free of charge and users can also download a couple of free IP geolocation databases. Commercial versions are available under subscription (plans start from 50$\/year). They have better accuracy, more records, additional information, daily updates, and technical support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxmind.com\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-508\" width=\"312\" height=\"110\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-overview\">Overview<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxmind.com\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Maxmind<\/a> is efficient both for IP geolocation and fraud detection. Its GeoIP services offer accurate city and country databases that are constantly updated. In addition, the fraud detection tool can help companies optimize their targeted ads or to identify online threats in different scenarios, so you get two services in a versatile website that&#8217;s easy to navigate and use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-features\">Features<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-d97c39d3-bc2d-4fb8-ae4f-0fe530e591c8\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>Easy API integration and manual file upload<\/li><li>Detailed IP geolocation results (Country Code, Location, Network, Postal Code, Approximate Coordinates, Accuracy Radius. ISP)<\/li><li>High uptime<\/li><li>Constantly updated databases<\/li><li>Fraud detection capabilities (Suspicious IPs, fraudulent emails and payments)<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-pricing\">Pricing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Maxmind&#8217;s GeoIP2 Web Service demo is free and retrieves IP geolocation information. The service offers monthly (from $24) or annual (from $288) subscriptions for additional IP geolocation databases that are updated twice a week and come with different payment options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These databases offer much more information such as proxy detection, connection type, and AS Number, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-fraud-level\">Fraud Level<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"829\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-511\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>More and more companies are becoming preoccupied with fraud detection, which is a set of activities designed to identify and prevent scams. Fraud detection is used to stop bad actors\/fraudsters from obtaining goods through illicit means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And since a lot of industries have become digitized, it is important that companies have the tools they need to avoid such fraudulent behavior. Fraud detection is used for many situations, such as account theft or fraud payment. For this, different factors are analyzed (like device, online behavior, and session time).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, fraud detection techniques can combine statistical data (patterns, probabilities, etc) with AI-driven techniques, such as data mining, or neural networks. At least, that&#8217;s what&#8217;s behind fraud detection tools and services. Such websites make it easy for companies to prevent fraud and check the reputation of specific IP addresses. In doing so, businesses can identify and repel suspicious IPs that might be used in cyber attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-fraud-detection-websites\">Fraud Detection Websites<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipqualityscore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-513\" width=\"305\" height=\"110\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-overview\">Overview<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipqualityscore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IPQualityScore<\/a> provides you with a useful suite of fraud prevention tools designed to keep your IP reputation nice and clean. The tools accurately detect bots, fake users, and abuse with worldwide coverage. IPQualityScore operates using a combination of spam traps, also known as honeypots, forensic analysis, machine learning, range scanning, and blacklisting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-features\">Features<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You can retrieve information about the hostname, ISP (Internet Service Provider), geolocation data, IP reputation, ASN, and timezone, and also get a risk analysis report. The IP Address will also be analyzed to detect a proxy, VPN, or TOR connection. In addition, the address will be searched in the most important blacklists for any reports of spam or abuse. IPQualityScore offers, alongside useful explanations, tools, and APIs like:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-b008d6d7-8d34-409a-834c-e6aadeb8fc91\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>IPv4 and IPv6 address lookup<\/li><li>Tor detection test<\/li><li>VPN detection test<\/li><li>Proxy detection database<\/li><li>IP address blacklist<\/li><li>IP reputation check<\/li><li>Threat intelligence feeds<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As 2022 unfolds, email marketing automation is becoming more and more relevant. Many B2B marketers who make use of automation software see on average a 20% increase in new sales opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of email marketing automation cannot be overlooked, as it helps marketers achieve much more favorable results:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-1cb74c1c-78d4-461e-a00a-b53dffe233a1\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>Increasing time-saving by 30%;<\/li><li>Increasing lead generation by 22%;<\/li><li>Increasing customer retention by 11%;<\/li><li>Increasing the efficiency of tracking\/monitoring campaigns by 8%.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-pricing\">Pricing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>IPQualityScore works on a freemium model, and users benefit from lots of free fraud prevention tools with highly customizable databases. The prices of the premium features range from 500$ to 4,000$ and offer protection industry-wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scamalytics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-515\" width=\"308\" height=\"110\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-overview\">Overview<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scamalytics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Scamalytics<\/a> is a fast and easy-to-use IP fraud checker. By using machine learning, real-time detection, and shared blacklists, Scamalytics can help businesses detect and eliminate scammers and bad actors. The tool can quickly scan the given IP address and return detailed geolocation information and fraud level score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-features\">Features<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Scamalytics provides IP Lookup features that provide information regarding:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-1093bb82-9e47-4010-bd7d-ca40a0d2f4a2\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>Geolocation<\/li><li>ISP<\/li><li>ASN type<\/li><li>Proxy use &#8211; anonymizing VPN, Tor exit node, server, public proxy, web proxy, and search engine bots<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Based on several criteria such as address visibility, Scamalytics can assess, for example, whether the IP you are checking is actually a commercial server that could be proxying traffic from another geographical location. Scamalytics can apply a fraud score from 0 to 100 to the IP address you submitted for verification. By using machine learning, real-time detection, and shared blacklists, Scamalytics can help businesses detect and eliminate scammers and bad actors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-pricing\">Pricing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Scamalytics lets you do free IP geolocation lookups if you want to check if an address is suspicious and if it is used for malicious purposes. It also comes with paid API features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The premium model is priced monthly (starting from $25) or yearly (starting from $250) based on an allowance of lookups for a given month. For these API features, users can opt for a free tier or register for free trials on whatever plan they wish to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-as-number-and-prefixes\">AS Number and Prefixes<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516\" width=\"611\" height=\"307\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-understanding-as-numbers-and-prefixes\">Understanding AS Numbers and Prefixes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An Autonomous System (AS) is a collection of one or more IP prefixes, essentially networks, that operate under a single, clearly defined routing policy. To maintain order and efficiency, network administrators require Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ASNs are crucial for managing routing data within these specific networks and exchanging routing information with other Internet Service Providers (ISPs). They form the backbone of every computer or device that accesses the internet, enabling organizations to announce routing information with remote networks and systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-as-number-amp-prefix-lookup-websites\">AS Number &amp; Prefix Lookup Websites<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bgpview.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-517\" width=\"258\" height=\"110\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-overview\">Overview<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bgpview.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">BGPView<\/a> is a web-based project that provides a web-browsing tool and an API. These tools allow you to gather information about the current state and structure of the internet, including ASNs, IP addresses, Internet exchange points (IXs), BGP Downstream &amp; Upstream Peers, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-features\">Features<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Comprehensive BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) lookup. It offers Internet routing information, including:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-412bdf57-7a24-4beb-970d-cea259789959\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>ASN (RIR, allocation, etc)<\/li><li>IPv4 &amp; IPv6 Prefixes (ROA availability, announced &amp; parent prefix, etc)<\/li><li>Upstreams &amp; downstream<\/li><li>API integration support and comprehensive toolkits<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"27-pricing\">Pricing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>BGPView is completely free to use, and the toolkit and API are readily available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bgp.he.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-518\" width=\"316\" height=\"110\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-overview\">Overview<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bgp.he.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hurricane Electric BGP<\/a> is a user-friendly AS Number &amp; Prefix Lookup tool. It provides detailed information regarding AS and AS Numbers, DNS reports, BGP Prefix Reports, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"29-features\">Features<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-65d16323-a752-43dc-b2bb-5df3d5840e17\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>Detailed information regarding AS, and AS Numbers;<\/li><li>DNS report;<\/li><li>BGP Prefix Report;<\/li><li>BGP Peer Report;<\/li><li>Exchange Report;<\/li><li>Bogon Routes;<\/li><li>World Report;<\/li><li>Multi Origin Routes;<\/li><li>DNS Report;<\/li><li>Top Host Report;<\/li><li>Internet Statistics;<\/li><li>Looking Glass;<\/li><li>IPv6 Tunnel;<\/li><li>IPv6 Certification;<\/li><li>IPv6 Progress.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"30-pricing\">Pricing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic services offered by BGPHe are free to use, but additional services might require payments depending on specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"31-antibot-technologies\">Antibot Technologies<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"829\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1420039900.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-519\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bots have become an integral part of our online activities. They save us from the hassle of repetitive tasks and can bring many benefits. However, bots can also act detrimentally as part of fraud and theft. Spambots are among the most problematic encounters across the internet. To protect themselves and their clients, companies often employ antibot measures that limit bot activity and reduce spambot presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"32-antibot-websites-and-services\">Antibot Websites and Services<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akamai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-520\" width=\"216\" height=\"123\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"33-overview\">Overview<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akamai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Akamai<\/a> offers solutions that identify bots as part of their antibot services. These solutions distinguish between beneficial and harmful bots. The harmful bots are subsequently blocked, and the tools eliminate other threats without affecting system performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Akamai provides a range of products and services tailored to various industries. It also offers users a comprehensive resource library containing whitepapers, webinars, and additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"34-features\">Features<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"35-security-\"><strong>Security:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-819f403e-1611-4aef-b1f9-cbfa275a40e9\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>App and API Security<\/li><li>Zero Trust Security<\/li><li>Abuse and Fraud Protection<\/li><li>DDoS Protection<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"36-content-delivery-cdn-\"><strong>Content Delivery (CDN):&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-195c2d85-613a-4ab0-98d1-bd707d5f9bee\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>App and API Performance<\/li><li>Media Delivery<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"37-edge-compute-\"><strong>Edge Compute:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-c0ebe7dd-9b44-4163-b462-08fd378d5eed\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>Serverless Computing<\/li><li>Edge Applications<\/li><li>Cloud Optimization<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"38-pricing\">Pricing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Akamai does offer trial versions for some of its products and services, like, for example, App &amp; API protectors, global traffic management tools, and site defenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-523\" width=\"257\" height=\"127\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"39-overview\">Overview<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/en-gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cloudflare<\/a> specializes in content delivery (CDN) and DDoS mitigation services. It is designed to assist companies in conducting their online businesses swiftly, reliably, and securely. Cloudflare acts as a reverse proxy positioned between a website&#8217;s visitor and the company customer&#8217;s hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloudflare incorporates flexible bot management capabilities, thus providing users with antibot technologies that help prevent unpleasant situations like credential stuffing or account theft. Cloudflare&#8217;s security measures are easy to set up without complex configuration or maintenance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers a super low-latency bot management service and a dedicated dashboard that provides comprehensive analytics and log access. Users can customize the bot management service to suit their needs, such as URL, request method, or score sensitivities. It also provides Mobile App and API Protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"40-features\">Features<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-4a8eceb0-fceb-4fd4-b2df-eb8d57696a2f\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>Cloudflare\u2019s security measures are easy to set up without complex configuration or maintenance;<\/li><li>Super low-latency bot management service;<\/li><li>Dedicated dashboard that provides access to comprehensive analytics and logs;<\/li><li>Customizable bot management service. Users can set the service to suit their needs (for example, based on URL, request method, or score sensitivities;<\/li><li>Mobile App and API Protection.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"41-pricing\">Pricing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloudflare offers free as well as paid plans that start from $20\/month. The premium plans are based either on a monthly subscription or a pay-as-you-go model. There\u2019s also an annual subscription that enables organizations to customize their plan and pay only for specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"42-internet-speed\">Internet Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1658\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-524\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"43-internet-speed-checking-websites\"><br>Internet Speed Checking Websites<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-526\" width=\"180\" height=\"145\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"44-overview\">Overview<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fast.com<\/a> is a straightforward site to test the connection speed of your IP in use. It automatically detects your IP address and provides information about speed, latency, and server origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"45-features\">Features<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-518be77d-6a39-41de-827b-70a7d215de64\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>Fast and automatic detection<\/li><li>Indicates upload and download speeds<\/li><li>Indicates latency rate<\/li><li>Indicates origin server, as well as IP location<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"46-pricing\">Pricing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast.com is free to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedcheck.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-527\" width=\"276\" height=\"110\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"47-overview\">Overview<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedcheck.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Speedcheck.org<\/a> is another efficient website for checking your Internet speed. It provides information about Internet connection speed, the connection&#8217;s security analysis, and IP geolocation information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"48-features\">Features<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-256f7bd5-3d6b-456c-a0af-3b80e829b870\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li>Clear information about Internet connection speed;<\/li><li>Connection security analysis (protected or unprotected);<\/li><li>IP geolocation information is automatically collected (latitude and longitude, ISP, IP type &#8211; IPv4 or IPv6).<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"49-pricing\"><br>Pricing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Speedcheck.org is free to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"50-online-communities\">Online Communities<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1658\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-528\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Online discussions are an excellent way to obtain and share information. Thanks to the growing interest in these concepts, many users gather on platforms like Discord and Reddit to exchange valuable information with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"51-discord-servers-forums-and-subreddits\">Discord servers, forums, and subreddits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find community links for everyone interested in exchanging information about web hosting infrastructure below. These dedicated forums, Discord servers, and subreddits may help find up-to-the-minute news and answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"52-web-hosting-talk\">Web Hosting Talk:<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-a9391e6d-4364-48e1-8b43-6029294c2633\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webhostingtalk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The forum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/webhosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The subreddit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/439fw9s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Discord server<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"53-low-end-talk\">Low End Talk:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_styled_list \" id=\"ub_styled_list-3f8bb2e2-db0d-4131-b486-4b7167f4cabe\"><ul class=\"fa-ul\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/lowendtalk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The forum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/dxapbJT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Discord server<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"54-traceroute\">Traceroute<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"829\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/iStock-1088950364.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-529\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Traceroute is a versatile command-line tool that traces an IP packet&#8217;s path across one or many networks. Initially designed for UNIX-based operating systems, traceroute is now supported by other operating systems, such as Windows (also known as Tracert) and MacOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traceroute is primarily used for troubleshooting but also benefits other use cases. System administrators and network engineers can run this command to see how data travels within an organization&#8217;s network. This data can help them detect possible path errors or sub-optimal routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, you can even use Traceroute to observe how data travels across multiple networks, and it can even reveal the actual regions of the networks the packets travel through. And it all revolves around IP addresses and their header contents. Overall, Traceroute is a formidable tool that can help you identify the root cause of potential performance issues or downtimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"55-how-to-use-traceroute-on-windows\">How to Use Traceroute on Windows<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In the search bar (or by hitting the Windows + S keys), type &#8216;cmd&#8217;.<\/li><li>Type &#8216;tracert&#8217; followed by the destination IP address or the website address (for example, &#8216;google.com&#8217; or &#8216;facebook.com&#8217;).<\/li><li>Press Enter.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The results should be displayed momentarily, but it can take longer to trace the full path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"56-how-to-use-traceroute-on-macos\">How to Use Traceroute on MacOS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open the &#8216;Terminal&#8217; App.<\/li><li>Type &#8216;traceroute&#8217; followed by the hostname or IP address you&#8217;d like to trace.<\/li><li>Wait for the trace to complete and review the results.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"57-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding out relevant information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/ipv4-vs-ipv6-pros-and-cons-which-one-is-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IP addresses<\/a> does not have to be a complicated task. As more and more companies choose to invest in IP and proxy resources, it is crucial to make sure the IP addresses you acquire are reputable and have a clear record free of spam, fraud, and blacklisting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By incorporating these resources into your strategy, you will ensure that even if you get the highly-customized IP addresses you need, you can always ensure everything is transparent and works for the betterment of your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IP addresses and proxies often go hand in hand, making for great tools with many practical applications. This is why companies choose to invest in purchasing or leasing personalized IPs. If you plan to use proxies for your business, consider this guide on essential websites for IP addresses and proxies. Whether you are new to&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/essential-websites-for-ip-addresses\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Essential Websites for IP Addresses &#038; Proxies to Help Your Business Succeed<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":536,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[39,38,6],"tags":[31,32],"class_list":["post-493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ipv4-ipv6","category-proxy","category-tutorials","tag-email","tag-email-marketing","entry"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/proxy-essentials.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Radu Anghel","author_link":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/author\/radu-anghel\/"},"authors":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/493","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=493"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/493\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":647,"href":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/493\/revisions\/647"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/536"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pubconcierge.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}