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Life & fun · June 28, 2016

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Improved passive TCP/IP geolocation

Improved passive TCP/IP geolocation launched on June 28, 2016 with 78 votes, #622 of 4,334 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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In plain words

Improved Passive TCP/IP Geolocation is a tool for locating devices on a network based on their IP addresses without active probing. Launched in 2016, it uses passive methods to determine geographical location from TCP/IP traffic patterns. The software is designed for network administrators, security professionals, and researchers who need to identify device locations for network monitoring, security analysis, or infrastructure planning purposes. It stands out by avoiding active network scanning methods that could trigger security alerts.

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