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Troubleshooting maxmind geoip? (6)


06-02-2011 09:47 PM #1 snowverkill (Member)
Troubleshooting maxmind geoip?

Quick question:

When I visit http://j.maxmind.com/app/geoip.js it doesn't return the correct city and area code, it gives information for a town that's about 20 miles away (I live in San Francisco, CA). So I'm wondering...

1. Why is this info inaccurate and will it be inaccurate for users if I use it on LPs? (I live in a major US city, they should be getting it right; other browser based IP checkers I've tried get my location right)
2. Is there a way to fix it? Probably a dumb question but worth asking
3. Is it accurate for you all?

Thanks!


06-02-2011 10:17 PM #2 curtis (Member)

It's accurate for me when i visit that page


06-02-2011 11:41 PM #3 grindhard (Member)

Works for me..


06-02-2011 11:47 PM #4 snowverkill (Member)

Weird, OK thanks for confirming.


06-27-2011 03:50 AM #5 redondo_im (AMC Alumnus)

Snoverkill,
I think the script is related to the ISP Hub or something for your location. All GEO IP scripts have me in a city about 2 miles away.


06-27-2011 09:11 AM #6 duballa (Member)

Works good for me too.. I have never had any problems (that I know of) using their free downloadable database either


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