Re: Determining the country of orgin for IP address(es)

[Neil Dickey <neil () geol niu edu>]

"Brian Nichols" <Brian_Nichols () dcecu org> wrote asking:

> I initially understood, please correct me if I am wrong, that when IPS
> were originally given out there was a number scheme in regards to
> countries. If so, is there a huge check/cross listing?

This is the source I use:

  http://www.iana.org/assignments/ipv4-address-space

It is updated from time to time, especially with respect to the "black
hole" addresses, so it's a good idea to bookmark the page and check it
from time to time.

Best regards,

Neil Dickey, Ph.D.
Research Associate/Sysop
Geology Department
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
60115

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